Project Manager - New Product Development

Tk Elevator Corporation - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The Project Manager - New Product Development at TK Elevator Corporation is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and finalization of new product development projects. This role requires coordination among team members and third-party contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements for specific product development efforts.
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, quality assurance) to ensure timely execution of the project.
• Break down the NPD process into manageable tasks and assign them to the appropriate team members.
• Monitor and control the project's budget, ensuring that the project stays within financial constraints, and drive contingencies.
• Identify and mitigate project-specific risks that may affect delivery, such as technical challenges or supplier issues.
• Track the progress of the project using tools like Gantt charts, KPIs, or project management software, ensuring the project is on schedule via a defined cadence.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency around progress, risks, and any changes, as well as sharing best practices and scenarios for approval.
• Ensure that the product meets all specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements during development.
• Address and resolve any issues that arise during development, coordinating with team members to adjust timelines or reallocate resources if needed, working in full cooperation with the quality team.
• Ensure the final product is delivered on time, on budget, and meets the required quality and performance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in new product development, preferably within the elevator or related industry.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and compliance standards.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive and adaptable to changing project requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus.