Hammerton is a leading American designer/manufacturer of custom decorative lighting for the hospitality, commercial and residential markets. We are known as a major design innovator in our industry, and we’re rapidly growing. Our in-house blown and kiln-fired glass capabilities, combined with our expertise in metal fabrication and machining, make us uniquely capable of addressing the needs of the design industry’s most discerning clients. Hammerton lighting can be found in leading five-star hotels and resorts, award-winning restaurants and many of the most beautiful homes in North America.
The Project Manager – New Product Development & Operations is responsible for leading new product development projects from concept through production launch while ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within quoted engineering hours, and according to established product development processes. This role serves as the central coordinator across Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, and vendors to drive accountability, remove roadblocks, improve processes, and deliver successful product launches.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
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Manage 4–10 concurrent new product development (NPD) projects from concept through production launch, including project schedules, milestones, timelines, and launch plans.
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Own project execution by driving accountability across Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, and other stakeholders to ensure deadlines, deliverables, and phase-gate requirements are met.
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Facilitate project meetings, track action items, identify risks, remove roadblocks, and escalate issues with recommended recovery plans.
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Create, improve, document, and standardize product development processes, workflows, data collection, and operating procedures to improve efficiency and execution.
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Collect, analyze, and report project and operational data, including dashboards and KPIs for schedule adherence, engineering hours, launch performance, and resource utilization.
- Assist leadership with forecasting engineering workload, project capacity, and launch timing.
- Coordinate with domestic and international vendors to ensure supplier deliverables support project schedules.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, and Operations to ensure products are production-ready and successfully launched.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field desired.
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1-3 yrs of project management experience in a manufacturing, engineering, product development, or related environment required.
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Experience with ERP systems, project management software, and data analysis/reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar) preferred.
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PMP certification and/or Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
Qualifications:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across different departments.
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Demonstrates a high level of ownership, accountability, and integrity, consistently following through on commitments and driving projects forward without the need for close supervision.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
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Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to collect, interpret, and leverage data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
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Process-oriented with a passion for developing, improving, and standardizing workflows that increase efficiency and execution.
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Proactive problem solver who identifies risks early, communicates effectively, and develops practical solutions to keep projects on track.
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Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while leading through influence rather than direct authority.
Working Conditions:
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Full-time position based in the company's main office.
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Standard office hours with occasional requirements for extended hours to meet project deadlines.
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Must be able to move about the building and climb up and down the stairs to NPD office to consult with sales and production teams.
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25%-50% of days will include meetings.
