Senior Project Manager

Company: Octagon Group
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Location: Livingston
Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and strategic business development. You won’t just manage timelines; you will lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring our customers’ most ambitious goals are met with precision.

Key Responsibilities

o Complex Project Leadership: Manage customer expectations across the full value stream, navigating the challenges of product development; scope, budget, quality and risk management.

o Financial Excellence: Drive projects toward successful financial execution, utilizing advanced business systems to project revenue and opportunities accurately.

o Strategic Business Development: Contribute to the customer development process to win new business and cultivate long-term, repeat partnerships.

o People Leadership & Coaching: Mentor, guide, and support the career development of your team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

o Talent Mentorship: Actively identify and develop the culture of growth and excellence.

o Continuous Improvement: Act as a catalyst for change by constantly evaluating and improving processes. You will refine our operational frameworks to eliminate silos, increase efficiency, and elevate the standard of our global output.

Your Background:

o Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required).

o Experience: 8+ years of related experience in engineering or project management (preferred).

o Technical Depth: A detailed understanding of at least one engineering discipline (e.g., analog, digital, mechanical, software, or PCB).

o Process Mastery: Extensive knowledge of product development and realization processes.

o Leadership: Strong team-building skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through demanding schedules.

The Essentials:

o Skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication.

o Strong organizational and presentation abilities.

o Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to maintain high-level partnerships.

o Act as the primary connector between cross-functional departments. You are highly skilled at influencing without authority, translating high-level program goals into actionable results while ensuring all global design hubs remain aligned.

o Navigate complex environments by managing both internal and external stakeholders. You will be the point of contact that ensures transparency, builds trust, and keeps diverse interests moving toward a singular vision.

Posted: July 9th, 2026