Job Description
Project Manager $100,000 - $120,000 yearly
Job Category:
Engineering Position Type:
Direct Hire / Permanent Work Model:
Hybrid Location:
Franklin Park, Illinois Job ID:
161792 Benefits:
Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance Additional Compensation:
Bonus Apply Now APPLY NOW
Refer a Friend Back to Search LaSalle Network is partnering with a manufacturing organization to hire a Project Manager to lead new product development and introduction projects from concept through final product launch. This role will be responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects across sites and cross-functional teams, driving structured stage-gate execution, and ensuring all milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met. The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing project professional who excels in cross-functional coordination, structured execution, and managing technical product development through to launch. What's the job? Lead NPDI projects from concept through final product launch Manage approximately 4 concurrent projects across multiple sites and cross-functional teams Drive projects through stage-gate / phase-gate processes to ensure milestone and deliverable completion Coordinate closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and other stakeholders Own project plans, schedules, risks, and dependencies with strong focus on critical path management Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leaders and executive stakeholders regularly Ensure disciplined execution of structured product development processes in a manufacturing environment Support alignment across cross-functional teams across multiple locations What's needed? Experience leading new product development (NPDI) or new product introduction (NPI) projects Background in manufacturing or industrial product development environments strongly preferred Strong experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a structured PM or PMO environment Familiarity with stage-gate / phase-gate product development processes Strong cross-functional leadership skills across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and sourcing teams Ability to manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, and critical path activities Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities Experience in R D, manufacturing, or engineered product environments preferred What's in it for me? Opportunity to lead end-to-end product development in a growing manufacturing organization High visibility role working directly with senior leadership Exposure to complex, cross-functional projects across multiple locations Structured stage-gate environment with strong process discipline Opportunity to influence product launch success and operational execution Long-term growth potential within product development and program leadership functions Key Details Compensation:
$110,000-120,000 annually Benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental benefits available Location:
River Grove, IL Work Model:
Hybrid Employment Type:
Full-Time Thank you, Nick Roche LaSalle Network #LN-NR1 LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. APPLY NOW
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