Project Manager - Electrical - Peabody, MA

Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager with a strong Electrical Engineering background to lead complex hardware development initiatives across advanced technology products. This role combines technical expertise and project leadership, driving multidisciplinary teams through design, development, verification, manufacturing release, and sustaining engineering activities.

Client Details

Our client is a global technology leader that develops highly sophisticated equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments. Renowned for engineering excellence and innovation, the organisation partners with some of the world's most technically advanced companies to deliver complex solutions that power next-generation products and industrial capabilities.

With a strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical innovation, the company invests heavily in research and development while fostering an environment where engineering teams can solve challenging problems and influence product strategy. Employees have the opportunity to work on highly complex systems, contribute to meaningful advancements, and play a visible role in the success of major development programmes.

Description

This is a highly visible technical leadership position responsible for driving the execution of complex electrical engineering projects throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with engineering leaders, technical experts, manufacturing, supply chain, product management, and other stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining strong technical and process discipline.

• Lead cross-functional electrical engineering projects from concept through release and sustaining support.
• Facilitate technical reviews, manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and engineering change activities.
• Drive collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and commercial functions.
• Coordinate project recovery plans, remove execution barriers, and proactively mitigate delivery risks.
• Maintain visibility of project health through regular stakeholder communication, reporting, and milestone tracking.

Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in Project Manager combined with a proven track record of leading complex technical projects within a product development environment. They will be a highly organized leader who can influence diverse stakeholders, drive accountability across cross-functional teams, and successfully manage competing priorities while maintaining project momentum.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading technical projects involving hardware development, product releases, and engineering change management.
• Strong understanding of project planning, risk management, design reviews, and cross-functional execution.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical teams and stakeholders without direct management authority.
• Experience working within structured product development environments using tools such as Planview, Jira, Jama, or Microsoft Project.

Job Offer

This opportunity provides the chance to work on industry-leading technologies within a collaborative and innovation-driven engineering environment. The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to senior leadership, complex development programs, and high-impact projects while building a long-term career with a respected technology organization.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading technology and new product development.
• Exposure to large-scale, cross-functional engineering programmes with strong career progression potential.

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