Project Manager II

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II with a strong background in Manufacturing Engineering and non-IT project management. The ideal candidate will have successfully transitioned from an engineering role into project/program management and possess hands-on experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing or regulated environment.

This role is responsible for managing small to large-scale projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and timeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of single or multiple cross-functional projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Coordinate with business leaders, sponsors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project communications, executive updates, and stakeholder presentations.
• Resolve issues and remove roadblocks to keep projects on track.
• Provide project management guidance and mentor junior team members.
• Support implementation of new or existing products/services involving multiple departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of project/program management experience.
• Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Experience managing projects in a regulated or quality-driven environment.
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience transitioning from Manufacturing Engineering to Project Management.
• Experience in medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical, electronics, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.

Additional Information

• This is not an IT Project Manager role.
• Candidates with software/infrastructure-only PM backgrounds may not be considered.
• Strong manufacturing operations and engineering program leadership experience is highly preferred.