Project Manager Job Description

Job Overview

The project manager is responsible for coordinating, tracking and documenting new battery pack and charger product development projects based on customer requirements. The project manager is the primary company contact with the customer ’s various departments involved in the development project and communicates the customer’s needs to internal departments, including Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Account Management and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities for Project Manager

Determine and define project scope and objectives
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Track and communicate project costs to customer
Track, update and communicate final product price quotes to customer as product materials, labor and specifications change throughout the project.
Track and communicate customer POs with Account Management team internally
Manage and document design reviews at each stage of the project
Work with the engineering team to prepare and submit design documentation to the customer for approvals
Work with production and engineering team to provide samples to customer for approval
Track compliance testing
Track and close open issues identif ied by customer as well as issues identified during design reviews and throughout the project and confirm that no open items remain that would prevent a development project from moving to released production.
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed to mitigate project risk from different perspectives
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Qualifications for Project Manager

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field
5-8 years of project management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Experience in electronic device design preferred
Familiarity with quality control standards
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Excellent customer management skills
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Benefits:

• 401K plan
• Medical insurance
• Paid Company Holidays and Vacations
• Bonus program (depends on employee and
company performance

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