Project Manager

Be part of a fun 4-day workweek team in new product development engineering. Responsibilities include working with the customers and being the bridge between a customer’s idea and your engineering team that will design and fully build the prototype. From high-technology electronics, and manufacturing equipment to autonomous vehicles the projects are divers and exciting. An engineering degree or strong technical industry new product development background is encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our team in Los Angeles, United States. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources
• Control the entire project life cycle.
• Management of the hardware product development and integration of the project.
• Vendor Management. Identify prototype manufacturing vendors. 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project success
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders, team members, and clients
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and provide regular status updates to leadership
• Conduct project meetings and ensure clear documentation of decisions and action items
• Manage project scope and change requests, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Collaborate with Business Development and Sales teams to support proposal preparation and contract negotiations
• Implement and maintain best practices in project management methodologies
• Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment to drive project success

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. 
• Embedded hardware/Controls development 
• Minimum of 4-5 years of project management experience in a corporate setting
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Experience and understanding of hardware product development, and integration of major engineering components into a cohesive project.
• Experience with vehicle, electronics, automation, prototyping. No software.
• Proposal preparation and contract negotiation. NDA and ROMS
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience in business development, sales, and marketing processes
• Willingness to travel as needed for project requirements (up to 25%)
• Proficiency in managing budgets and financial aspects of projects
• Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• US citizen or Permanent resident. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.