Npi project manager

PEPL, Inc. is seeking an NPI Project Manager for a manufacturing client in Duluth, GA. The client develops rugged smart displays and computing solutions that deliver high-performance computing and video processing in demanding military and defense environments. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in guiding these customer-specific projects from concept through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams across Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to balance technical, commercial, and operational priorities to achieve customer satisfaction.

The NPI Project Manager has the following main responsibilities:

• Manage product development and customer projects, coordinating team objectives and activities through each stage gate of the NPI process.
• Facilitate the planning process within the team to produce a development plan to meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Coordinate new product and product configuration launches with Operations, Customer Service, Product Management and Sales.
• Track project progress coordinating with Engineering leadership to set priorities and apply resources efficiently.
• Facilitate technical design decisions, conflict resolution, and effective communication between all functions involved in the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a product development or manufacturing environment. Computer, defense, or electronics market segments preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management credential is preferred but not required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition through delivery.
• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and product development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and customer expectations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.
• Experience coordinating activities across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in technically complex environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
• US Person required.