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Position: Senior Manager of PMO – New Product Development

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Plymouth, MN

Salary Range: $185K-$200K + Bonus

Industry: Regulated (Medical Device preferred)

SUMMARY

Kelly Engineering is seeking a qualified Senior Manager of PMO for a direct hire role with our client in Plymouth, MN. In this position, you will lead new product development within a global organization of 30-40 people. This role requires deep expertise in regulated industries (preferably medical devices) and strong leadership experience in cross-functional, multinational projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Product Management, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and other functions across the company to ensure projects meet financial, schedule and customer expectations

• Define and create project schedules, portfolio management, communication and execution of programs, identifying resource constraints and working with management for resolutions.

• Oversee 15-20 product launches per year, contributing to $100M in new product development

• Design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production

• Manage global programs with $10M+ product launches annually

• Lead teams across North America, Asia, and the UK

• Drive effective communication and collaboration across all levels

• Analyze project requirements and develop comprehensive manufacturing plans, including process flow, equipment needs, and resource allocation.

• Develop comprehensive capital business cases aligned with organizational objectives and delivering compelling presentations to management.

• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept to completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

• Oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes, including training of production staff.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, production, quality, procurement, etc.) to ensure alignment and seamless project execution.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency enhancements within manufacturing.

• Monitor production progress against project timelines and identify potential issues proactively

• Develop and maintain project documentation, including plans, progress reports, risk assessments, and performance metrics.

• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and tools to optimize workflows and reduce waste.

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements.

• Foster effective communication with stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and clients.

• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience working within Manufacturing Engineering and Project Management discipline or environment.

• Experience managing global teams and international projects

• Demonstrated success in project management within a manufacturing environment, delivering measurable results

• Background in businesses under $1B in revenue, launching $50M in revenue annually

• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to communicate in all directions

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in a low volume, high mix environment is preferred.

• Experience with military/aerospace products is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional team.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization.

• Capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment with multiple changing priorities.

• Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge in statistical software packages such as JMP and Minitab desirable but not required

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a growing organization. If you're a strategic, globally experienced leader with a passion for innovation and regulated industries, we'd love to hear from you!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.