Project Manager

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Project Manager supporting engineering programs for maritime technology development at Ocean Power Technologies. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams for the development of autonomous systems and platforms.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRichmond • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including scheduling, resource planning, and risk mitigation within engineering and manufacturing environments. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with quality processes and government contracts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementPMP CertificationMicrosoft ProjectEngineering DocumentationCross-Functional Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingResource PlanningRisk ManagementBudget TrackingProcurement ActivitiesEngineering Change ManagementBOM ManagementPrototype TestingManufacturing ProcessesProduct Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationPrioritizationAction Item Tracking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeScheduling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

EngineeringManufacturingProduct DevelopmentRoboticsAerospaceMarineQuality ProcessesGovernment ContractsExport Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, resource plans, and action items for multiple engineering development programs.
Coordinate engineering activities across mechanical, electrical, software, systems integration, prototyping, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and operations teams.
Monitor project progress and communicate schedule impacts, dependencies, and risks to leadership.
Facilitate project planning meetings, design reviews, and program status meetings while tracking action items to completion.
Assist leadership with prioritization, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination.
Coordinate prototype builds, testing activities, production readiness, and customer deliveries.
Support engineering documentation, configuration management, and engineering change activities.
Track project budgets, procurement activities, and schedule performance while helping identify opportunities for improvement.
Identify project risks early and work with engineering teams to develop mitigation plans.
Support compliance with company quality processes, government contracts, and export control requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field; PMP certification preferred.
2-5 years of experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development projects.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects in a manufacturing, industrial, robotics, aerospace, marine, or similar technical environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience using Microsoft Project (or equivalent scheduling software), Excel, and Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with engineering documentation, BOMs, design reviews, and product development processes.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across engineering and operations teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)