Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - Rochester, NH

Rochester, New Hampshire Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Product Development to oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of new product development initiatives. This role will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and budgets, assess risks, and ensure product development projects align with business goals and customer needs.
  • Lead cross-functional product development projects from concept through launch.
  • rive stage-gate project execution while partnering with engineering and more.

About Our Client

Our client is an established manufacturer of technical products serving a diverse customer base. The organisation is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality engineered solutions to the marketplace.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Manage new product development projects through a structured stage-gate process.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, laboratory personnel, and other stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with Product Marketing to align project deliverables with market requirements and business objectives.
  • Identify project risks, conflicts, and obstacles, and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project success.
  • Provide regular project updates, reviews, and stage-gate status reports to leadership.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and escalate critical issues when necessary.
  • Drive projects to successful completion while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule targets.



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The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience managing product development or technical product projects.
  • Proven track record leading new product development projects from concept through commercialisation.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and project management software tools.
  • Experience within a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
  • Ability to understand and work with mechanical systems and technical product designs.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and drive collaboration across teams.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, including limited overnight travel.

What's on Offer

What's To Offer:

  • Opportunity to lead innovative product development initiatives with significant business impact.
  • Exposure to cross-functional leadership and strategic product planning.
  • Collaborative and technically focused work environment.
  • Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organisation.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package (details to be confirmed).
Contact
Josephine Belcher
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100249

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Program Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Rochester
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Josephine Belcher
Job Reference
JN-092026-7100249
 

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