3+ years of project management experience, ideally in product development or manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Manage multiple product development projects from approval through launch
Build and maintain a master project tracker with timelines, owners, and due dates
Set project milestones with the product development team and monitor progress
Identify and resolve project risks and blockers early
Escalate schedule issues to leadership with recommended solutions
Assign and communicate task ownership across departments
Lead regular project status meetings and document decisions and action items
Provide consistent pipeline status reports to leadership
Document and improve the product development process
Track project cycle times and use the data to reduce time to launch
Ensure launch readiness checklists are complete before product release
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a global leader in foam cleaning solutions
Engagement in diverse projects across various industries
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Potential for professional growth and development
Access to advanced project management tools and resources
Full Job Description
Product Development Project Manager - Grand Rapids, Michigan
DISHER is partnering with a global foam cleaning equipment company in Grand Rapids, MI to fill their Product Development Project Manager position. This company designs and builds chemical management and application equipment, specializing in foam cleaning solutions such as foam, fog, spray, gel, and more. They provide customized solutions for a wide range of industries, ensuring that each application is tailored to meet specific cleaning needs and optimize efficiency. This role coordinates work across marketing, product development, sales, and operations to keep projects on schedule and clearly owned.
What you will get to do:
Manage multiple product development projects from approval through launch
Build and maintain a master project tracker with timelines, owners, and due dates
Set project milestones with the product development team and monitor progress
Identify and resolve project risks and blockers early
Escalate schedule issues to leadership with recommended solutions
Assign and communicate task ownership across departments
Lead regular project status meetings and document decisions and action items
Provide consistent pipeline status reports to leadership
Document and improve the product development process
Track project cycle times and use the data to reduce time to launch
Make sure launch readiness checklists are complete before product release
What will make you successful:
3+ years of project management experience, preferably in product development or manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
Proficiency with project management software / Microsoft Office
