Npd Project Manager

Description:

In this role, you will lead project teams of engineers, scientists, and developers in crafting the next generation of X-ray analyzers at XOS. The R&D Project Manager has overall responsibility for project planning and execution. Project success is measured on cost, schedule, and product performance. The candidate should share our passion for innovation and our commitment to building phenomenal products for our customers. This is a paid on-site position in East Greenbush, NY (near Albany, NY) and will include about 5% travelling, for supplier visits and trainings.

In this role, a typical day will look like:
 

• Oversee planning and execution of NPD projects – responsible for Project OTD and Quality
• Lead planning and implementation of product development projects
• Facilitate team to define project scope, tasks, goals and resource requirements
• Assemble and coordinate project staff and set agreements with project vendors
• Ensure adherence to project budget, schedule, and performance requirements
• Provide direction and support to project team
• Track project risks and lead implementation of mitigating actions
  
   

The essential requirements of the job include:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline required. A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred
• Minimum 3 years working in a structured product development environment and 1 year project leadership
• Experience and knowledge in product design and development
• Excellent at managing multiple competing priorities in a stressful environment
• Focused and results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to guide project team through challenges, reach consensus, and push forward