What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at New York Technology Partners?
Our client is seeking a dynamic and driven Program Manager to lead innovative projects in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. This is a fully onsite role, offering the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative and highly skilled team. If you have an engineering mindset and thrive in new product development and manufacturing settings, this position is a great fit for you!
The Program Manager will oversee projects from initiation to completion, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring successful execution. Working alongside Sales Account Management and Technical Leads, this individual will play a key role in bringing cutting-edge solutions to life.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead project development from initial concept to final production, including R&D activities before program award.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budgets, and timelines.
- Manage customer relationships and ensure seamless communication throughout project execution.
- Track milestones and provide detailed status reports, escalating critical issues as necessary.
- Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and team members to drive project success.
- Coordinate with external subcontractors such as tool shops and automation suppliers to maintain timelines and quality standards.
- Develop and implement project management tools and best practices to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline; Mechanical Engineering background preferred.
- 5 years of experience as a Project/Program Manager in a manufacturing or engineering environment, preferably with new product development experience.
- Hands-on experience with automation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
- Ability to manage complex timelines, ensuring smooth transitions from initial production runs to full-scale release.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate across departments and teams.
- Capable of translating technical and procedural requirements into clear, actionable steps for diverse teams.
- Experience in plastic molding or medical device a plus.
If you are passionate about leading impactful projects in a high-energy manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000
