Project Manager

LRSolutions, LLCNaperville, IL, United States

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As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in guiding new product development (NPD) efforts that shape the future of the organization. You’ll manage complex, global projects from concept through launch—ensuring products are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards. This role requires both strategic thinking to align with business goals and hands-on project execution to keep teams focused, motivated, and successful. This role is ideal for a proactive, innovative leader who thrives on guiding complex projects, and bringing new products to market that will define the future of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Collaboration

Lead multidisciplinary, global project teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Quality, Finance, Product Management, and Marketing.
Drive alignment across stakeholders and ensure projects meet customer and business needs.
Facilitate effective communication through core team and steering team meetings.
Provide feedback, coaching, and support to inspire high-performance teamwork.
Proactively identify risks, resolve conflicts, and maintain project momentum.

Project Delivery

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and quality standards.

Control scope changes by assessing impacts on cost, schedule, and resources.

Create and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying critical paths and interdependencies.

Oversee project budgets, forecast ROI, and implement solutions to stay on track.

Establish quality goals, monitor performance, and lead resolution of any issues.

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout execution.

Ensure completion of Stage Gate deliverables and facilitate gate review meetings.

PMO & Continuous Improvement

Mentor other Project Managers and share best practices across the organization.

Support portfolio evaluation and new project proposal assessments.

Champion continuous improvement, process efficiency, and PMO maturity.

Capture lessons learned and apply them to strengthen future projects.

Cross-Functional & External Engagement

Maintain strong understanding of client needs, product use cases, and industry priorities.

Participate in industry groups, contribute thought leadership, and represent the organization externally.

Document processes, standards, and results to support organizational learning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or related field.

8+ years of project management experience in technical product development, with proven success in new product development.

PMP Certification preferred.

Knowledge of lean product development, DFM / DFA / DFX, Six Sigma, PPAP, and SPC.

Must be willing to work onsite (this is not a remote position) and work cross-functionally and interface with several departments within the organization.

Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from concept to completion.

Skilled in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project (or equivalent).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race. color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Please no third-party recruiting agencies.

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Project Manager • Naperville, IL, United States