Project Manager

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.

• 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