NPI Project Manager

ScioTeq

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of project management experience in product development or manufacturing, preferably in defense or electronics
  • PMP certification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams through full product lifecycle
  • Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
  • Proficient in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage product development and customer projects through each stage gate of the NPI process
  • Facilitate team planning to create development plans that meet technical and cost requirements
  • Coordinate launches of new products with Operations, Customer Service, Product Management, and Sales
  • Track project progress and priorities in collaboration with Engineering leadership
  • Facilitate technical design decisions and resolve conflicts for effective communication among project functions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead projects in a military and defense setting
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse teams
  • Engagement with high-performance computing and video processing solutions
  • Exposure to a structured NPI process and quality management systems
  • Possibility for professional development and credential attainment
Full Job Description
NPI Project ManagerScioTeq develops rugged smart displays and computing solutions that deliver high-performance computing and video processing in demanding military and defense environments. Designed and manufactured under a structured New Product Introduction (NPI) process and company-wide quality management system, our products are built to comply with stringent MIL-STD and EN military specifications.

Unlike standard off-the-shelf products, most customer solutions require customization to meet unique mission requirements. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in guiding these customer-specific projects from concept through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams across Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to balance technical, commercial, and operational priorities to achieve customer satisfaction. The NPI Project Manager has the following main responsibilities:

Manage product development and customer projects, coordinating team objectives and activities through each stage gate of the NPI process.
• Facilitate the planning process within the team to produce a development plan to meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Coordinate new product and product configuration launches with Operations, Customer Service, Product Management and Sales
• Track project progress coordinating with Engineering leadership to set priorities and apply resources efficiently
• Facilitate technical design decisions, conflict resolution, and effective communication between all functions involved in the project.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of project management experience in a product development or manufacturing environment. Computer, defense, or electronics market segments preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management credential is preferred but not required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition through delivery.
• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and product development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and customer expectations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.
• Experience coordinating activities across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in technically complex environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
• US Person required

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