Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) – Connectivity & NPI

Job Title: Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) Connectivity & NPI

Location: Chillicothe, IL
Duration: 18 Months
Rate: $54/hr W2
Experience: 10+ Years
Work Schedule: 100% On-Site, 5 days/week

Job Summary

Seeking a Non-IT Project/Program Manager with 10+ years of engineering and program management experience to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for customer- and dealer-facing connectivity solutions. The role will drive requirements, engineering execution, risk management, supplier coordination, and cross-functional program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NPI and product development programs for connectivity solutions.
• Define and manage functional requirements based on customer, dealer, business, and regulatory needs.
• Coordinate engineering teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Drive program schedules, milestones, deliverables, and engineering execution.
• Develop and maintain technology and product road maps.
• Identify and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Align marketing, system, hardware, and functional requirements.
• Evaluate emerging connectivity technologies and supplier solutions.
• Gather and refine customer connectivity and feature requirements.
• Communicate program status, technical information, risks, and decisions to senior/VP-level stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global teams in the U.S. and India.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant Project/Program Management or Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Strong NPI / New Product Introduction and product development experience.
• Proven experience in high-velocity program execution and risk management.
• Experience with electronic components, information systems, and machine systems development.
• Strong requirements management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with VP-level stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience with connectivity/telematics products.
• Knowledge of on-board software, gateways, and platforms.
• Heavy Equipment / Off-Highway product development experience.
• Experience with Grade Control, Remote Control, Autonomy, or other on-machine technologies.
• Knowledge of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.
• Experience with Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, or Positioning technologies.