Project Manager - Product Development

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager – Product Development to lead new product development from concept to release, project organization, budget reviews, supplier coordination, global cross-functional collaboration, and coordination of production and testing.

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 relationship 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
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Qualifications

• HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

Skills and experience

• Highly driven to:
• - 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 relationship 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
• - Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• This role is eligible for a 10% discretionary annual bonus.
• Benefits: 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!