The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, customer-facing product development and manufacturing launch programs. This role owns end-to-end project performance across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional, matrixed teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Commercial functions, ensuring alignment with customer commitments and business objectives. This role serves as a key interface with executive leadership, plant teams, suppliers, and customers.
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Lead multiple complex, cross-functional projects or programs from kickoff through launch and closure
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Own project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and overall delivery performance
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Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and key project artifacts (RAID logs, action plans, status reports)
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Drive execution of critical milestones including design freeze, tooling, builds, PPAP, and launch readiness
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Manage scope changes through formal change control, ensuring impacts are assessed and aligned
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Lead cross-functional teams, establish accountability, and drive execution in a matrixed environment
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Coordinate resources across engineering, operations, supply chain, and external partners
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Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
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Identify and mitigate risks proactively; escalate issues with clear recommendations and impact analysis
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Provide clear, concise project updates to leadership and support executive-level reviews
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Represent projects in customer discussions and leadership forums
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Ensure adherence to CMT launch processes, quality standards, and PMO governance
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Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and standardization of best practices
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Coach and support less experienced project managers and team members
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Consistent delivery of projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality and customer requirements
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Strong control of schedules, milestones, and critical path activities
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Proactive risk management with minimal surprises to leadership or customers
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High confidence and alignment from stakeholders, including customers and executive leadership
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Effective decision-making that balances cost, timing, quality, and customer commitments
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Strong team leadership and cross-functional coordination
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Continuous improvement in project execution and launch performance
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
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10+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects in manufacturing, engineering, or product development environments
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5+ years of experience managing customer-facing programs with cost, schedule, and quality accountability
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Demonstrated experience managing complex launches, multiple projects, or program-level initiatives
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Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
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Advanced project planning and scheduling experience (Microsoft Project or similar tools)
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Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
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Strong communication skills with experience presenting to leadership and customers
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and collaboration tools
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MBA or advanced degree
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Experience with PLM, ERP systems, and data-driven decision-making tools
Full-time, Monday through Friday. Extended hours may be required during critical project phases.
This role operates in a manufacturing office and shop floor environment. Travel requirement: up to 20%.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.
