Project Manager 3

JOBTITLE: Project Manager 3 FLSA: Exemptposition LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite) SALARY: $85,000 - $130,000 JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager (Level 3) serves as a technical and execution lead across multiple manufacturing projects, providing direction, expertise, and problem-solving leadership in complex or high-impact situations.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, drives alignment across cross-functional teams, and supports Program Managers by translating strategic objectives into executable plans.

Level 3 Project Managers are trusted advisors on project execution and actively guide and coach junior Project Managers to strengthen overall team performance.

The Program Management (PM) team plays a critical role in overseeing manufacturing projects from initial launch through mass production and final shipment.

Functioning as a Manufacturing Program Management (MPM) organization, the team works closely with headquarters Sales, R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams to estimate resources, manage schedules, and align execution with customer requirements.

The PM team coordinates cross-functional activities, balances customer commitments with internal efficiency, and adapts plans as conditions change.

By serving as a key bridge between customers, headquarters, and manufacturing functions, the team supports timely execution and successful product delivery.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Operations teams.

Lead execution of multiple projects concurrently, including complex Mass Production (MP) and/or New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.

Provide technical and execution leadership by defining project strategies, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.

Identify systemic risks, resource constraints, and interdependencies across projects; recommend and implement corrective actions.

Serve as an escalation point for project issues, leading root cause analysis and recovery planning.

Lead critical project meetings and reviews, ensuring clear decision-making, accountability, and follow-through.

Support customer- and headquarters-facing discussions as needed, providing execution insight and feasibility input.

Partner closely with Program Managers to support program-level planning, prioritization, and execution strategy.

Provide hands-on guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Level 1 and Level 2 Project Managers, including review of schedules, risk plans, and communications.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management standards, tools, and best practices across the PM team.

COMPETENCIES: Deep understanding of manufacturing project lifecycles and cross-functional dependencies.Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects independently with minimal oversight.Strong execution judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and make timely decisions.Excellent leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills without formal ...