Program Manager - Eden Prairie, MN (Onsite) - Hiring Now!

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is partnering with a growing manufacturer of complex engineered products to hire an experienced Program Manager for its Eden Prairie, MN location. This is an excellent opportunity for a program management professional who enjoys leading customer-driven projects from design and development through manufacturing, testing, and final delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management fundamentals, technical aptitude, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.

Essential Job Duties:

Lead program execution from development through manufacturing and customer delivery Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and delivery performance Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar tools Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, and operations Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the program lifecycle Monitor budgets, milestones, deliverables, and program performance Lead customer and internal program review meetings Manage program risks, issue resolution, and change requests Review contracts, statements of work, specifications, and customer requirements Maintain accurate schedules, reports, action items, and program documentation Manage multiple concurrent programs and competing priorities

Support continuous improvement initiatives and future business opportunities

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Business, Operations, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related field 5+ years of project or program management experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace/defense, medical device, or other technical environments Experience managing programs from development through production and delivery Strong customer-facing experience and relationship management skills Experience with scheduling, budgeting, risk management, resource planning, and change control Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software Strong Excel, organizational, analytical, and communication skills Proven ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Government, federal, DoD, or prime contractor program experience Aerospace, defense, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing experience New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience Familiarity with ERP systems and project management tools PMP certification preferred Lean or Six Sigma experience a plus

Position Benefits, Location, Pay & Schedule:

Eden Prairie, MN (Onsite) Full-time, Direct-Hire opportunity Monday-Friday schedule

Salary:

$85,000-$120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, PTO, and retirement savings options Opportunity to work on technically complex programs in a collaborative environment Strong long-term growth potential

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates may apply by uploading their resume to this job posting. We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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wants to help you succeed! Our team of seasoned professionals works to match you to the best job, best fit, and best location. From contract assignments to full-time permanent roles, we are here to assist YOU! Let us help YOU create YOUR success!

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is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-MD1

Work Location:

In person