Project Manager-New Product Development

Job DescriptionJob Description

The qualified candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing multiple projects to ensure timelines, scope, processes, cost, and schedule targets are achieved. In addition, the Project Manager will support cross-functional engagement with product management, engineering, operations, and other departments as assigned to achieve program objectives.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan, manage, and execute multiple NPD projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, scope, budgets, and objectives.
• Implement and adhere to the New Product Development (NPD) process across all project teams, driving consistency and efficiency.
• Track and report project progress using tools such as Jira, Microsoft Teams, dashboards, and through regular status meetings.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, developing real-time solutions in collaboration with team members.
• Escalate critical issues and work with functional leads to ensure timely resolution.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive project documentation, fostering transparency and continuity.
• Conduct project closeout meetings to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Schedule and facilitate key project meetings, including weekly and larger scale functional meetings
• Analyze project performance trends and recommend actionable strategies for continuous improvement.
• Identify process deficiencies, develop and implement improvements for the overall product development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, and/or leading cross-functional teams in product design, engineering, and business strategy.
• Proven track record in managing both software and hardware product development
• Experience in consumer goods or water filtration systems is a plus.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master); Agile and Waterfall methodology experience is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Jira, and Microsoft Teams.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Competencies

• Resourcefulness
• Decision making
• Oral & written communication
• Integrity
• Negotiating Skills
• Accountability
• Interpersonal skills
• Change leader

Target Salary: $70,000- $95,000

We offer competitive benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Additional voluntary benefits

Company DescriptionABOUT CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL

Founded by Emmett Culligan in 1936, Culligan is a world leader in delivering superior water solutions that will make a real difference in improving the health and wellness of consumers. The company offers some of the most technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration and treatment services and solutions. These products include water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions for businesses. Culligan's network of franchise dealers in North America, direct operations and other dealers is the largest in the world, with over 7,800 employees and 1,000 dealers in 90 countries. Many Culligan dealers have valuable equity in their local communities as multigenerational family owners of their franchises.

For more information visit: www.corporate.culligan.comCompany DescriptionABOUT CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL\r\n \r\nFounded by Emmett Culligan in 1936, Culligan is a world leader in delivering superior water solutions that will make a real difference in improving the health and wellness of consumers. The company offers some of the most technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration and treatment services and solutions. These products include water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions for businesses. Culligan's network of franchise dealers in North America, direct operations and other dealers is the largest in the world, with over 7,800 employees and 1,000 dealers in 90 countries. Many Culligan dealers have valuable equity in their local communities as multigenerational family owners of their franchises.\r\n\r\nFor more information visit: www.corporate.culligan.com