Senior Manager Project Management

Position: Senior Manager of PMO – New Product Development

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Plymouth, MN

Salary Range: $185K-$200K Bonus

Industry: Regulated (Medical Device preferred)

SUMMARY

Kelly Engineering is seeking a qualified Senior Manager of PMO for a direct hire role with our client in Plymouth, MN. In this position, you will lead new product development within a global organization of 30-40 people. This role requires deep expertise in regulated industries (preferably medical devices) and strong leadership experience in cross-functional, multinational projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other functions across the company to ensure projects meet financial, schedule and customer expectations
• Define and create project schedules, portfolio management, communication and execution of programs, identifying resource constraints and working with management for resolutions.
• Oversee 15-20 product launches per year, contributing to $100M in new product development
• Design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production
• Manage global programs with $10M product launches annually
• Lead teams across North America, Asia, and the UK
• Drive effective communication and collaboration across all levels
• Analyze project requirements and develop comprehensive manufacturing plans, including process flow, equipment needs, and resource allocation.
• Develop comprehensive capital business cases aligned with organizational objectives and delivering compelling presentations to management.
• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept to completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes, including training of production staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, production, quality, procurement, etc.) to ensure alignment and seamless project execution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency enhancements within manufacturing.
• Monitor production progress against project timelines and identify potential issues proactively
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including plans, progress reports, risk assessments, and performance metrics.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and tools to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Foster effective communication with stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience working within Manufacturing Engineering and Project Management discipline or environment.
• Experience managing global teams and international projects
• Demonstrated success in project management within a manufacturing environment, delivering measurable results.
• Background in businesses under $1B in revenue, launching $50M in revenue annually
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to communicate in all directions
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a low volume, high mix environment is preferred.
• Experience with military/aerospace products is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment with multiple changing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in statistical software packages such as JMP and Minitab desirable but not required

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a growing organization. If you're a strategic, globally experienced leader with a passion for innovation and regulated industries, we'd love to hear from you!