Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

WeatherTech is seeking a well-qualified Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end development and launch of automotive, pet, and home products. This role is responsible for leading the project management team overseeing complex, cross-functional programs from concept through production and go-to-market execution.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and demonstrates exceptional resilience, adaptability, and composure under shifting priorities. This individual must be comfortable operating within a dynamic organization led by a highly engaged owner/CEO, where speed, decisiveness, and evolving direction are part of the culture.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will

• Lead the product management team overseeing at least one direct report
• Manage full lifecycle project management for multiple concurrent programs
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and sales teams
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure on-time and on-cost delivery
• Proactively identify risks, constraints, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies
• Serve as the central point of communication for project status, escalations, and decision-making
• Translate high-level direction into clear, actionable plans for execution teams
• Manage tooling, prototyping, validation, and production readiness milestones
• Ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturability standards are met
• Support go-to-market planning including packaging, pricing, and launch readiness
• Continuously improve project management processes, tools, and reporting structures
• Communicate clearly and work as part of a team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of project/program management experience in automotive, consumer products, or related industries
• Proven experience managing complex product development cycles, preferably in automotive accessories or aftermarket products
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, thermoforming, metals, textiles, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or entrepreneur-led organizations is strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with external contacts as well as internal departments within the company
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States

Why you’ll love working at WeatherTech

WeatherTech is proud to offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for internal promotions and skill development, and a clean and safe workspace. Employees are offered an array of perks including:

• Outstanding BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois medical plans; as well as dental, vision, short and long term disability, and company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time