Project Manager, Product Development

Develop, implement, and maintain project management tools, software, and documentation to support project tracking, accountability, and timely delivery.

Coordinate with NPI representatives across Product Development, Operations, Commercial, Technology, and other business units to ensure cross-functional alignment.

Establish expectations, communicate project requirements, and gather feedback from all teams involved.

Collaborate with executive stakeholders to support prioritization of New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Management of Change (MOC), and End-of-Life (EOL) initiatives.

Improve cross-departmental visibility, communication, and collaboration through effective project management processes.

Identify project risks, resource constraints, process gaps, and roadblocks, implementing solutions to support successful delivery.

Provide regular project status updates, risk assessments, and progress reports to leadership.

Maintain and continuously improve documentation, templates, and tools related to the NPI process.

Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and gate reviews with task owners to maintain project momentum and meet agreed-upon commitments.

Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen project execution, resource coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

5+ years of project management experience.

4+ years of technical design experience.

4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment would be preferred, including exposure to change management and ISO processes. 3+ years of experience collaborating with manufacturing and their systems would be beneficial.

Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes, understand broader system impacts, and develop effective solutions.

Understanding of hardware development processes and experience working within both Waterfall and Agile development environments are considered assets.

Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, accountability, and proactive communication are valued.

Demonstrated ability to provide direction, influence stakeholders, and mentor team members while encouraging open communication and continuous improvement.