Project Manager II

Winchester Interconnect is seeking a Project Manager II to join the Core Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of new product development and commercialization initiatives across company divisions, managing projects and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of business-critical milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle from concept through launch, including planning, execution, and closure
• Lead multiple cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Sales, and Quality
• Develop, update, and monitor project schedules, resource allocations, risk registers, and reports
• Proactively communicate project goals, milestones, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders
• Serve as Core Engineering's primary liaison to division-level and executive stakeholders
• Implement and champion stage-gate product development and improvement efforts
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, resource, or timeline risks to maintain momentum
• Facilitate design reviews, tollgate meetings, and post-project evaluations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field (advanced degree or certification a plus)
• 2–5 years of project management experience in technical or manufacturing settings
• Proven track record leading new product development and commercialization projects
• Solid understanding of product development methodologies, phase-gate processes, and technical documentation
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficient with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)
• Citizenship status must comply with ITAR regulations (US citizen or permanent resident)
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred