New Product Development (NPD) Project Manager

Product Development (NPD) Project Manager W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. remote work United States, Arizona, Phoenix 32470 North North Valley Parkway (Show on map) May 20, 2026 About the Role We are looking for a Product Development (NPD) Project Manager to join our Research and Development (R D) team. In this role, the Associate will lead mid-sized crossfunctional product development projects with relatively wellunderstood scope, delivering results across the full development lifecycle in alignment with business needs, multidisciplinary requirements, project timelines, and financial commitments. This position will be located at one of our facilities in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement. Responsibilities
Drive project initiation by aligning scope, objectives, assumptions, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs with key stakeholders
Partner with technical, quality, regulatory, operations, clinical, and supply chain functions as well as externally with suppliers / contract partners to align development strategy, execution plans, and deliverables
Responsible for achieving NPD goals across all stages of product development, from concept to launch, by guiding cross-functional teams through alignment, influence, and disciplined execution within a matrixed organization
Build and maintain integrated project plans and schedules, including milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities
Track progress and manage risks, issues, and schedule impacts through timely communication, mitigation planning, structured problem solving and decision support
Facilitate effective team forums (meetings, action tracking, tradeoff discussions) and escalate key decisions as needed
Ensure execution aligns with applicable quality systems, design control requirements, and regulated development processes
Support forecasting, resource and capacity planning, budget tracking, and prioritization across the project lifecycle
Communicate clear status, milestone progress, and key risks through governance reviews and stakeholder updates
Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment through transparency, follow-through, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or Bachelor's degree with professional experience in technical functions
Minimum 3 years of experience leading new product development or technical projects within a regulated industry or within a structured NPD process
Demonstrated experience managing project activities across multiple functions, stakeholders, or technical discipline and facilitating organizational alignment through sound influencing skills without direct authority
Working knowledge of project management fundamentals including project planning, scheduling, risk management, and resource coordination
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar project management tools
Experience facilitating project meetings, tracking deliverables, and supporting project execution activities
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated experience with regulated product development processes, stage-gate methodologies, or design control environments
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build alignment across functions and business stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 20%
Desired Qualifications
Experience leading NPD projects through the full lifecycle and demonstrated expertise in Design Control or similar regulated environment
Experience with different project management methodologies e.g. Waterfall, Agile, and Critical Chain Project Management
PMP or similar project/program management credential and/ or master's degree in business or management This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies. What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.