Project Manager - Product Lifecycle

Nidec • Mankato, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager – Product Lifecycle is responsible for leading cross-functional product-related projects across the full product lifecycle, including but not limited to New Product Development, New Product Qualifications, and Product Design Changes . This role ensures that product initiatives are executed with discipline, transparency, and alignment to business objectives, quality standards, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership experience in a manufacturing or engineered-product environment and can flex project rigor based on scope, risk, and complexity.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading or working closely with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with phase-gate, qualification, or regulated product processes
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field
• 2+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product development environments

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience managing NPD and product lifecycle initiatives
• Background in multi-site manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for assigned product initiatives, including but not limited to NPD, new site qualifications, and design changes
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements
• Build and lead cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing
• Apply and adapt existing phase-gate, NPD, and qualification processes as appropriate
• Track and manage business case throughout the project lifecycle, including schedule, cost, risk, and quality
• Facilitate and lead gate reviews, executive updates, and stakeholder alignment
• Ensure appropriate documentation, validation, and compliance requirements are met at appropriate gates of all projects
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues when required
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement in product-related project execution and process
• Travel up to 25%.
• Off-hour meetings as necessary facilitating global teams as necessary.
• Perform and support additional tasks as required by leadership

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level