Project Manager

RMB Products is seeking a Project Manager who is responsible for coordinating customer projects from initial requirements and contract review through development, production readiness, and delivery. This position serves as a primary point of contact for customers and leads cross-functional coordination between Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments.

The Project Manager develops and maintains project plans, monitors schedules, costs, scope, quality, and risks, and communicates progress to internal teams and customers. This role ensures customer requirements are clearly understood, project responsibilities are assigned, and commitments are completed on time.

• Partner with Sales and Engineering to define project scope, customer requirements, deliverables, assumptions, and success criteria.

• Coordinate contract and project reviews, identify gaps or unclear requirements, and work with internal teams to resolve them.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, action items, and deliverable tracking, including Gantt charts when appropriate.

• Represent projects in New Product Development (NPD) meetings and coordinate activities across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sales, and other departments.

• Assign or confirm ownership of project tasks, track progress, and follow up on overdue or at-risk commitments.

• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and delivery objectives, communicating variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Identify project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints, coordinating mitigation or escalation as needed.

• Lead regular customer status meetings and provide updates on project progress, open items, risks, changes, and decisions.

• Read and interpret customer specifications, drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation, coordinating questions and clarifications with Engineering.

• Coordinate project changes and communicate their impact on requirements, schedules, costs, documentation, and customer commitments.

• Work with Operations, Customer Service, and Business Development to coordinate schedules, commitment dates, and contract details, including requotes, CRC updates, and sales order changes.

• Coordinate with Engineering to develop schedules through design and provide project support.

• Track incoming materials to support fabrication and maintain project schedules.

• Coordinate outside inspections and customer visits during processing.

• Support project transitions into production and delivery by coordinating readiness activities and resolving outstanding issues.

• Maintain accurate project records, meeting notes, action logs, schedules, and status reports.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to project management practices and processes.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• Engineering or technical knowledge required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Ability to read and interpret product drawings, CAD models, and detailed technical specifications.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, technical teams, and leadership.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate project data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.

• Experience facilitating meetings, tracking action items, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

• Microsoft Project experience preferred.

• Experience with Epicor and Visual ERP systems is a plus.

• This is a full-time, onsite position in Fountain, Colorado.

• Ability to work additional hours or modified schedules as business needs require.

• Ability to perform computer-based work and meet established productivity expectations.

• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with company quality standards and procedures.

Benefits:  

At RMB Products, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

RMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.