Senior or Principal Project Manager

Product Insight is a design-driven engineering firm serving companies committed to human-centered development of the technical products that will power a better world.

For us, assembling, growing, and evolving an exceptional team is paramount. Our whole company is our development team, they are the value we bring to clients. We excel at creating innovative solutions to intricate technical challenges across various industries, delivering life-saving therapies, enhancing workplace safety and productivity, transforming operational models, and shaping the future of transportation.

Our fast-growing group has recently defined our formal PMO (Project Management Office) structure, and we’re looking to expand our team so we can tackle even more exciting work ahead.

As a Senior or Principal Project Manager, you will guide the development of products by planning detailed resource needs and coordinating cross-functional execution within the Development Manager’s strategy for our clients’ next generation technologies.

The primary role of Senior or Principal Project Manager is to closely work with Engineers, Designers, Researchers, Software Development teams to meticulously track, update, and manage schedules for multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have robust experience implementing common PM tools and a successful track record in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through the stage gate process, ensuring alignment between early conceptualization, product development and product launch efforts.
• Architect project timelines, focusing on the definition and tracking of key project milestones and scope.
• Act as the tactical leader of the project: maintain project status, backlogs, resource plans, and trackers, set expectations, hold team members accountable, and always lead by example.
• Lead communications across the cross-functional project team and with stakeholders.
• Work with Software Tech Leads to coordinate agile software development and negotiate software release plans with stakeholders.
• Proactively assess, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of PMO processes and best practices. As expertise / experience permits, contribute to remaining aspects of our initial PMO buildout.
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or project management, or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree or training on a technical field and / or program management desired.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience leading cross-functional projects in a technical environment, plus at least 4 years of NPD (New Product Development) experience. Additional years of experience a plus, as well as additional experience as a technical development contributor, preferably SW or Mechanical.
• Highly organized, and able to create structure among ambiguity.
• Mastery of a variety of project management tools and practices, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalents.
• Knowledge of common software development methodologies. Experience with software CI/CD pipelines, release planning, and scrum software planning a plus.
• Top-notch verbal and written communication skills, specifically around direct communication with the ability to influence others to achieve goals.
• Proven success keeping diverse stakeholders focused on common goals and able to hold senior staff accountable with grace. Experience managing consulting engagement, client relationships, project accounting, and forecasting / billing practices a plus.
  
  

At Product Insight, we aim to be a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and contribute their best work. We take pride in delivering top-tier products to the market, recognizing that achieving this goal necessitates a team reflecting the diversity of our world. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.