Project Manager

Post Date

May 21, 2025

Location

Summerville,
South Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

29483
US
Jul 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

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Category

Project Manager

Req #

CHS-784007

Pay Rate

$83k - $93k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Project Manager for a large client in the Summerville, SC area. This position will have responsibility for managing complex development programs with simultaneous launches on multiple continents. Will lead an international cross functional project team through the product life cycle including business capture, design, development, product launch, start of production, series production, end of production and service life to deliver all program related deliverables on time and within the established budget, quality and contractual requirements.

Essential Functions:

Works with assigned sales counterpart as primary customer interfaces responsible for all contractual, commercial and customer relations issues.
Coordinates and leads Customer prototype and production builds as required.
Obtains program requirements from the Customer and/or Sales Department.
Develops, publishes, monitors, updates and communicates project timing and APQP activities to internal team and customer.
Ensures Customer and internal project milestone requirements are completed.
Ensures project execution is within the defined budget constraints.
Ensures all contractual and quality requirements are achieved in accordance with the project contract.
Leads mandatory project status meetings of international cross functional teams and publishes open issue lists.
Monitors and reports project status to stakeholders.
Supports on-time completion of customer quotations for new products and/or engineering changes to existing products with input from Product Development Engineering, Process Planning, Logistics, Quality and Finance departments.
Contacts and communicates with potential new customers; prepares and presents technical information about company products.
Supports execution of purchase orders for prototypes, production parts and/or equipment & tooling.
Supports the negotiation of pricing and/or contracts with customer.
Coordinates engineering change implementation with customer, suppliers and internal teams.
Responds to customer prototype and production complaints and ensure resolution.
Recognizes priority conflicts and bottleneck situations concerning capacities, scheduling or budget; informs leadership and proposes solutions.
Supports and leads the development, mentoring and training of less experienced PM department team members. All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of companys commitment to IATF 16494 and ISO 14001.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in a Business or Engineering discipline in a manufacturing environment
5-7 years of experience in an engineering, purchasing or other related role within a manufacturing environment
Proven working experience of lean Manufacturing concepts.
Proven experience working with ERP systems and project management software.
Proficiency with MS office suite.
Must be able to work flexible hours

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

PMP certification
Product knowledge and familiarity
Automotive manufacturing experience as a Tier 1 supplier
Experience with IATF / ISO standards and procedures
Experience in a leadership position or training role German language experience (reading, writing, speaking)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.