Engineering Projects Manager
- Company
- MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
- Location
- Piscataway, NJ
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-13
Job description
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly organized and results‑driven Engineering Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of key engineering and capital projects across North America and Europe. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment and can successfully drive projects to completion on time, within scope, and on budget.
The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams, including Engineering and Product Management. You are comfortable managing ambiguity, driving execution, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders to deliver business‑critical outcomes.
What will you be doing?
Lead the end‑to‑end planning and execution of engineering development, scale‑up, and capital projects across global sites
Drive project delivery to meet scope, schedule, and budget commitments
Assemble and lead cross‑functional project teams, ensuring alignment and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource strategies
Identify risks early and implement proactive mitigation and contingency plans
Collaborate with Product Management and Global Engineering teams to ensure technical alignment and successful execution
Lead regular project updates and provide reporting and analysis to senior leadership
Facilitate communication across teams and work with leaders to resolve bottlenecks and resource constraints
Support development and execution of engineering change management processes and project portfolio tracking systems
Who are You?
A highly accountable individual contributor who takes ownership of outcomes and delivers on commitments
Detail‑oriented, disciplined, and focused on driving projects to completion
A strong communicator who can effectively engage with cross‑functional teams and leadership
Comfortable working in a global, high‑performance, and fast‑paced environment
A proactive problem‑solver who anticipates challenges and develops solutions
A collaborative team player who can influence outcomes without direct authority
Resilient and adaptable, with a strong sense of urgency and execution mindset
What competencies will you need?
Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and tracking of multiple complex projects
Ability to influence, align, and drive accountability across cross‑functional teams
Proficiency with project management tools, systems, and methodologies
Strong risk assessment and mitigation planning capabilities
Solid understanding of engineering processes and technical project environments
Ability to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including reporting to senior leadership
Experience in engineering development, scale‑up, or capital project environments
Willingness to travel up to 25% and support global operations as needed