New Product Development Project Manager

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager to join our Product Development team in Marshalltown, Iowa!

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution:
  • Lead projects through all NPD phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk registers, decision logs, and communication plans.
  • Prepare and present project at each gate meeting.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  • Form and lead cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
  • Leverage your engineering background to challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and keep teams honest on feasibility.
  • Drive accountability across teams.
• Execution Management:
  • Identify issues early and drive resolution – you won’t just flag problems, you’ll help solve them.
  • Track progress against schedule, cost, and scope targets.
  • Escalate risks and decisions impacting scope, cost, or timeline to the Steering Group.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Build strong partnerships with Product Managers, Engineering leadership, Gatekeepers, and business stakeholders.
  • Communicate clearly at all levels – from executive summaries for senior leadership to detailed updates for project teams.
  • Drive alignment on decisions, trade-offs, and scope changes across the organization.
  • Serve as the bridge between deep technical work and business strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including leading significant tasks or workstreams within product development projects.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Strong clear and concise communication skills.
• Superior problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive with ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Willingness to attain a PMP or similar project management certification – we’ll support you in getting it.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience on technical projects.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, electronics, or firmware development.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid development approaches.
• Background in industrial products or regulated environments.
• PMP® or similar project management certification.