Project Manager

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager supporting strategic supply base expansion and resilience initiatives for a global equipment portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional projects, coordinate with teams across the United States and China, and help drive supplier qualification, validation, and commercialization efforts in a fast-paced technical environment.
Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects focused on supplier expansion, qualification, and readiness initiatives.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource needs, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate supplier assessments, technical reviews, prototype efforts, validation testing, and production launch activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to keep priorities, deliverables, and milestones aligned.
• Monitor progress closely and communicate clear status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify project risks, resource constraints, and decision points, and escalate when needed.
• Support efforts related to dual sourcing, localization, supplier transitions, and cost optimization.
• Provide day-to-day coordination for engineering resources across global regions.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in product development, manufacturing, sourcing, engineering, operations, or a related technical area.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Experience balancing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, or global supply chains.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Background in supplier qualification, supplier transitions, dual sourcing, or supply chain resiliency.
• Familiarity with commercial dish machines, foodservice equipment, ware washing systems, dispensing equipment, or similar institutional equipment.
• Experience working with global engineering teams and international suppliers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, product validation, and commercialization.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management, engineering change management, and supplier quality practices.
• Experience managing mechanical, electrical, controls, or electro-mechanical product projects.
• Ability to speak Mandarin Chinese and collaborate effectively with teams in China.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, respected, and valued. We believe equity and belonging strengthen teams, improve outcomes, and help create meaningful opportunities for everyone.
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