Project Manager (Laser)

Project Manager (Laser): Brady Corp

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (1st preference) or Boston, MA, onsite/hybrid
Type: Contract / FT (C2C or W2)
Duration: Long-term
Start: Immediate
Experience: 7+ years, with a product-line background

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead laser product projects for Brady Corp. The role covers the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through launch and sustaining. You will coordinate engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to deliver projects on time, within budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for laser product development, enhancements and sustaining projects.
• Own the project plan, scope, schedule, budget, risks and resources, and report status to leadership.
• Work with Product Management, R&D/Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory teams to align requirements and deliverables.
• Run stage-gate or NPI (New Product Introduction) reviews, with clear milestones and decision points.
• Manage design changes, ECOs, validation and documentation through to release.
• Identify and resolve technical, schedule and cost risks, and escalate where needed.
• Manage vendors, suppliers and external partners.
• Support product launch readiness, including pilot builds, training and handover to operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and processes.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years in project or program management in a manufacturing or industrial product environment.
• Product-line experience: hands-on work managing new or existing product development, from requirements to launch.
• Working knowledge of laser systems or laser-based products (marking, engraving, cutting or similar), or comparable capital equipment or electro-mechanical products.
• Strong command of NPI, stage-gate and product lifecycle management processes.
• Experience with cross-functional, multi-site teams.
• Proficiency in MS Project or equivalent, plus Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field.