Project Manager - Product Development

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, plan, and manage new product development, HARTING Customized Solutions, and Operations initiatives
• Lead the project team through the new product stage gate process while managing prioritizations, resource allocation, risk management, budget management and improvement processes.
• Document clear and detailed project plans including goals and the key deliverables, resources and timelines required to achieve success; provide corrective action or escalation if necessary.
• Develop and maintain timelines and schedules while staying nimble and adjusting to unforeseen events or multiple scenarios.
• Participate in product quality processes, product forecasting and inventory management, product pricing and product design.
• Build alignment and lead collaboration with other departments including: Sales, Customer Service, Custom Solutions, Product Management and Production Management.
• Establish, develop, and maintain supplier and co-manufacturer relationships for new product development.
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts and bottlenecks within and between projects or functional areas.
• Prepare reports and track KPIs for the steering committee and management.
• Establish a trusted partner relationship with internal and external customers, internal team, and other project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience in Project Management, Engineering Management, or related field
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Project or other tools to develop and maintain projects schedules within Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering
• Experience in outsourcing to, and managing third-party suppliers; and the ability to multi-task while successfully working cross-functionally within the organization
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish or German a Plus
• Experience in SAP preferred

Skills

• Highly driven to define, develop, plan, and manage new product development, HARTING Customized Solutions, and Operations initiatives
• Strong leadership skills to lead the project team through the new product stage gate process
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build alignment and lead cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to manage timelines and schedules, adjust to unforeseen events, and resolve conflicts
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve or assist in resolving conflicts and bottlenecks within and between projects or functional areas

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility