Engineering Project Manager Position Available In Wayne, North Carolina

Engineering Project Manager 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 500 Gateway Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534

Description:

Summary of Position:

The Project Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining a schedule management system to support Engineering activities. This role also includes monitoring and reporting on the efficiency and performance of the Engineering department, using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and business program classifications as a key reference. Additionally, the Project Manager serves as a critical interface between Engineering and other departments, fostering cross-functional collaboration, clear communication, and the timely delivery of project milestones.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Define and manage project scope, ensuring timely delivery of engineering milestones. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders across departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality) to ensure project alignment and support. Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across teams. Track and report project and resource performance using project management tools. Manage engineering activity forecasts and ensure transparency of progress against goals. Provide regular updates to leadership on project health, risks, and key decisions. Maintain accurate documentation related to project development, decisions, and changes. Support classification and tracking of engineering activities in alignment with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Utilize project management tools and systems to manage tasks, timelines, and team collaboration. Support the continuous improvement of project execution standards, reporting, and business controls. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Project and resource planning Risk and change management Cross-functional collaboration Engineering process understanding Strong documentation and reporting skills Proficiency with project management software Analytical mindset with attention to detail Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in project management within an engineering or technical environment. Proven track record of managing cross-functional engineering projects. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and metrics (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Power BI, etc.). Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. PMP certification is a plus.

Eligibility Requirements:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC for hours at a time While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility. The environment characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.