Stage Gate Project Manager, New Product Introduction

About the role

The NPI Project Manager leads cross-functional teams through the development and launch of new boiler and thermal system products using a formal Stage-Gate process. This role ensures projects meet technical, regulatory, cost, quality, and schedule objectives from concept through commercialization and production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI programs from concept through feasibility, design, verification, validation, and market launch using a structured Stage-Gate methodology.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Plan and facilitate Stage-Gate reviews, ensuring required deliverables are complete and leadership is prepared for go/no-go decisions.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams, including Engineering (mechanical, electrical, controls, combustion), Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Service.
• Establish clear ownership of deliverables and accountability across functions. Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, UL, and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee prototype builds, performance testing, certification, and validation activities.
• Carefully coordinate completion of required documentation to support production and sales launch. Support production ramp-up and monitor early field performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and improving NPI and Stage-Gate processes. Support resource planning and project prioritization activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Thermal, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in NPI within boiler, pressure vessel, or heavy industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects using Stage-Gate or Phase-Gate development processes.
• Experience with prototype development, validation testing, and production launch.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in regulated or code-driven industries such as boilers, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, or HVAC.
• Leverage in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with platform development and cost-reduction initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Structured Stage-Gate project execution.
• Technical leadership in thermal and pressure systems.
• Cross-functional team leadership.
• Risk and change management.
• Regulatory compliance awareness.
• Manufacturing readiness and commercialization execution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• Cash matching 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays