Project Manager

3d3 days ago

Tangent Technologies

Aurora, US · Full-time · $65,000 – $85,000

About this role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Project Manager. You will assist in planning, execution, and monitoring of various projects, leveraging a strong understanding of project management principles and excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

You will lead cross-functional projects through planning, execution, and delivery, specifically including new product development (NPD) projects from early concept through launch. Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resource coordination while driving PMO governance, documentation, and reporting.

Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication across teams, coordinating work across engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and marketing while supporting regulatory, quality, and manufacturing readiness for new product introductions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with stakeholders and team members.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving, analytic-thinking, and decision-making abilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead NPD projects and drive PMO governance, providing exposure to product lifecycle management from concept to launch.

Requirements

Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and propose effective solutions
Excellent decision-making abilities, with a focus on prioritization and risk management
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
Ability to translate complex engineering or manufacturing information into clear actions, timelines, and project requirements
Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira) is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field with business or project management exposure
1-3 years of previous experience or internships in manufacturing, project engineering, project management or related fields is advantageous

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects through planning, execution, and delivery
Lead NPD projects through early concept development, engineering phases, testing, and product launch
Assist with analysis and business intelligence activities related to new product introductions
Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resource coordination
Drive PMO governance, documentation, reporting, and project health updates
Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication across teams
Coordinate work across engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and marketing
Support regulatory, quality, and manufacturing readiness for new products