Senior Engineering Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Drive project planning and execution using a structured stage-gate development process, including scope definition, schedule development, resource planning, risk management, and milestone tracking.
• Cook up the efforts of electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales, and marketing teams to achieve project objectives.
• Facilitate project team meetings, maintain project documentation, communicate status updates, and ensure timely resolution of issues, risks, and action items.
• Partner with engineering leadership to establish project priorities, allocate resources, and balance competing demands across multiple development initiatives.
• Lead new product introduction activities and support successful transitions from product development into manufacturing and production.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively manage technical, schedule, cost, and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project status, key milestones, risks, mitigation plans, and recommendations to senior leadership to enable informed decision-making and timely resolution of project challenges.
• Support product cost estimation, business case development, and project justification activities to ensure alignment with company growth and profitability objectives.
• Track and report project performance metrics, resource utilization, and key milestones to management and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and development practices to improve execution, predictability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to support design for manufacturability, production readiness, and successful product launches.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and effective communication while helping teams remove obstacles and maintain project momentum.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical project management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware and software new product development.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor® SyteLine a plus).
• Experience with product cost modeling, BOM development and manufacturing cost estimation.
• Experience of FMEA, risk management and design controls.
• Experience in risk analysis for products and projects.
• Experience in engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proficient with project management tools (MS Project, YouTrack, Jira, Trello).
• Demonstrated expertise in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical project management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware and software new product development.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor® SyteLine a plus).
• Experience with product cost modeling, BOM development and manufacturing cost estimation.
• Experience of FMEA, risk management and design controls.
• Experience in risk analysis for products and projects.
• Experience in engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proficient with project management tools (MS Project, YouTrack, Jira, Trello).
• Demonstrated expertise in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Project Management
• New Product Development
• Risk Management
• ERP Systems
• Cost Estimation
• Manufacturing Readiness
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program

Location

This position is located on-site in Longmont, CO.

Pay

The projected range of annual base salary for this role is $145,000 - $180,000 depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Schedule

N/A