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Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul metro) with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia. SUMMARY: The Project Manager has the lead role in planning and managing projects through product evaluation and releasing of new products, with primary focus on engineered solutions and product line extensions. The Project Manager will help create and maintain efficient management processes to meet or exceed product release and delivery targets. They will work closely with the Engineering Manager, Purchasing, Design Engineers, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and operations personnel to support new custom project activities within the New Product Innovation Engineering team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Manage the Release of New Engineered Solutions: (80%) Prepares project plans, schedules and budgets by using project management tools and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project. Ensure that projects meet product specification/performance and project timeline. Oversee project progress by confirming completion of various department responsibilities. Report progress and project status to necessary individuals. Develop reports to track and monitor key metrics and continuous improvement efforts Identify and lead initiatives for improving CPC project management systems Maintain accurate information that is readily accessible and meets all ISO documentation requirements Work effectively with key personnel at our global facilities as it relates to new product development and release Provide support to operations team in the development of new processes or process improvements. Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort. Maintain records of new orders received, dollar volumes, performance, etc. Coordinate the Application Proposal Process: (10%) Enter new custom product proposals into the project database, create project schedules and manage all documentation. Schedules meetings as necessary (detailed design reviews, project kickoff meetings, etc.). Departmental Reporting: (5%) Generating monthly reports from project and project management databases. Ensure consistency of information in project and project management databases. Additional Responsibilities: (5%) Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs. Other: Adheres to all safety regulations. Demonstrates support of CPC core values. Direct Reports: None QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do so. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business 5+ year relevant project management experience Cross-functional leadership skills coupled with the ability to drive results and influence others Skill in communicating priorities, plans and information to employees throughout the organization Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, OneNote or similar software Requires an individual with a proactive working style, who demonstrates initiative and is driven to create and improve systems and processes. Travel: Less than 5%-10%, mainly domestic but potentially international Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and/or stoop. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. CPC Culture Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.