Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Project Manager to lead complex new product and industrial equipment development initiatives, ensuring alignment with development, systems engineering, and requirements engineering processes as a part of the Development Engineering Team at a large industrial manufacturing company. This individual will be responsible for developing and driving integrated project plans that clearly define scope, deliverables, dependencies, milestones, and resource requirements across cross-functional teams. The Project Manager will direct execution in highly ambiguous environments, balancing technical complexity, shifting priorities, and business objectives to maintain forward momentum. They will partner closely with engineering, operations, product management, commercial teams, and external stakeholders, while serving as the primary interface to drive alignment and communicate both technical and business updates to appropriate audiences. Additionally, this role will proactively identify risks across technical, operational, schedule, and organizational areas, leading mitigation strategies throughout the new product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will also manage team capacity, navigate resource constraints, and make prioritization tradeoff decisions across competing initiatives, while leveraging advanced project management and systems engineering practices to successfully deliver complex industrial product solutions from concept through launch.

Compensation:

$100,000 to $120,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university 5+ years of proven project management experience in a manufacturing, product development, or hardware-focused environment Experience managing projects through the full product development lifecycle (ideation through field deployment) Strong experience building and managing detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and deliverables (Using Smartsheet or similar tools) Ability to own full project execution, not just coordination, by driving outcomes, removing blockers, and ensuring delivery Demonstrated stakeholder management across cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and/or customers Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from shop floor/assembly technicians to executive leadership Strong risk management capabilities, including identifying risks, conducting impact analysis, and implementing mitigation plans Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and adapt quickly when project priorities shift Proven ability to drive alignment across stakeholders who may not naturally engage, pulling information and influencing outcomes Translates unclear opportunities into actionable requirements and plans. Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Experience delivering projects involving physical products, equipment, or hardware systems Demonstrated project leadership ability PMP Certification Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies Background in product development, process improvement, or process development Familiarity with controls environments or industrial automation Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, etc.) Experience managing pilot programs, field installations, or customer deployments Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Product Engineer transitioning into Project Manager

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