Project Manager - NPD

Job Title: Project Manager - NPD Location: Milwaukee, WI - HYBRID (3 days in office, 2 days remote per week)

Pay: $45.81/hour

Duration: 12 month, Contract to Potential Hire

Job Summary: The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, and Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co-developed products all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product. The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success. You will report to the Sr. Manager-SIC PMO and work in a hybrid environment from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Your Responsibilities: Managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects. Leading teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design which include manufacturing, sourcing, and quality. Supporting the Agile framework that each of your projects operates under. Monitoring the project timeline, key milestones, and budget. Identifying, mitigating, and communicating project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups. Having the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects. Reporting to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved. The Essentials - You Will Have: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: Typically requires 5+ Years related experience. Experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment. Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Project Management certificate or PMP certification. Experience with and/or certification in one or more Agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment toward shared objectives. Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.)Experience with Atlassian suite of applications: Jira, Jira Align and Confluence Experience with standardized Product Development processes including use of stage gating. Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.

Benefits: Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanVision PlanHealth Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accrued Sick Pay 401(k)