Project Manager II

Nidec Corporation Global

. Lead and facilitate cross-functional and cross-organizational project meetings .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeFort Smith • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, and risk mitigation for New Product Development projects. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

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Project Management ExperienceNew Product Development (NPD)Advanced Project Management KnowledgePMP CertificationAgile/Scrum Methodology

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk MitigationFinancial AnalysisSchedulingChange ControlDependency ManagementStakeholder EngagementDeliverable DefinitionExecution Barriers ResolutionProcess Simplification

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Influence

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectSmartsheetJiraProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationLean Manufacturing CertificationSix Sigma Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

New Product Development ProcessesStage-GateAgile MethodologyHybrid Project ManagementElectronics Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate cross-functional and cross-organizational project meetings
Drive actions, remove blockers, resolve issues, and enable timely technical and business decisions
Own end-to-end project planning and control for scope, schedule, and budget
Develop integrated plans, milestones, dependencies, reporting, and change control
Coordinate internal and external engineering and validation resources
Partner with resource managers and other project managers on staffing, alignment, and program integration
Prepare governance decision packages and challenge project readiness at key gates
Prepare and co-facilitate workshops and project working sessions
Identify and engage stakeholders across hardware/software, testing, manufacturing, quality, procurement, regulatory/compliance, finance, and R&D
Identify, mitigate, escalate, and resolve project risks, conflicts, and execution barriers
Use project management tools to track actions, critical paths, deliverables, milestones, and accountability
Define project deliverables and manage interdependencies across functions, workstreams, and external partners
Drive simplification, standardization, and efficiency across electronics development and validation workflows
Integrate financial planning and resource allocation into project plans; track burn versus plan and forecast through project completion
Communicate and document project decisions, actions, status, risks, and deliverables; archive project artifacts
Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, risks, and deliverables
Lead New Product Development motor driver projects from concept through launch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline
Advanced Project Management (PMBOK, Waterfall) knowledge, including scheduling, planning, risk mitigation, and financial analysis
5+ years of demonstrable Project Management experience
Experience handling large New Product Development projects while driving internal and external team members
Ability to communicate effectively with executive-level teams
Proficiency in English
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills across multiple functions
Strong problem-solving and results-driven mindset
Strong planning and execution skills
Strong sense of urgency and ownership
Organizational influence, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of NPD processes, including stage-gate, agile, and hybrid project management
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent
Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
Risk identification, mitigation, and management
PMP certification preferable
Agile/Scrum methodology a plus
Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Travel availability up to 15% by year