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The Role: Project Manager
Location: Florence, SC (preferred) or Bloomfield, CT - 100% onsite
Type: Contract
What You'll Do:
The Project Manager will support multi-location, cross-functional teams to deliver new products and designs from concept through production and field deployment. The PM will manage cost, schedule, quality, and requirements working with sales & marketing, supply chain, technical teams, manufacturing, and field operations. The PM will support individuals to understand and communicate the complexities of development activities, risk management, and timely escalations throughout the project development. The PM will operate within the structured stage-gate and agile product development frameworks.
Role Responsibilities
- Coordinating with Engineering teams and sub-systems owners to ensure prototype and production drawings readiness
- Coordinating with Supply Chain to ensure drawings or marked up drawings are shared and engage right engineer with supplier for any technical discussion and issue resolution
- Ensure prototype parts delivery according to plan, tracking and following up with suppliers and factory
- Coordinate prototype installation with Engineering teams and sub-systems owners as well as turnbacks from installation and tests.
- Ensure production drawings are on schedule and tracked as well as the changes needed based on turnbacks and tests.
- In collaboration with Program Manager/Director, manage program stakeholders, schedule, scope, cost, risk, interdependencies, and resources
- Support project reviews, gate reviews and other team/executive communications
- Plan, track, and communicate project details such as goals, trades, schedule, cost, and milestones
- Facilitate team meetings, providing leadership and direction focusing on deliverables, goals, actions, and timelines
- Support initiatives within the program management team to increase efficiencies, processes, and tools
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree required / BS in engineering preferred
- 3 years of project management experience required
- Experience with hands-on project leadership from concept through deployment with multi-functional, global teams required
- Exposure managing competing priorities, distributed teams, multi-disciplinary and cross organizational stakeholders, and complex system trades required
- Experience with hands-on project leadership from concept through deployment with multi-functional, global teams required
- Exposure managing competing priorities, distributed teams, multi-disciplinary and cross organizational stakeholders, and complex system trades required
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Teams, Project, Word, Excel) required
- Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment required
- Effective communication and presentation skills required
- Proficiency in spoken and written English required
- Familiarity with Daptiv or similar project management tools desired
Why Golden Technology?
Founded in 1997, Golden Technology has grown from a two-person vision into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Along the way, we've built a culture centered on family, professional growth, and giving back to our communities through our Golden Community initiatives.
Here's what sets us apart:
- Family-first culture that values balance and support.
- Career development through mentorship, opportunities, and investment in our people.
- Community impact by dedicating time, talent, and resources to the places we live and work.
What's In It for You
- Exciting opportunities with innovative companies.
- Guidance from a recruiting team with decades of experience.
- A professional, supportive culture built on trust and collaboration.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today and let's build your brighter future together.