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Job Description Sr. Hardware Project Manager Sr. Hardware Project Manager needed for a highly reputable Industrial Automation Design and Manufacturing company located in the Knoxville, TN area. This is a Direct Hire opportunity with a highly competitive salary and company bonus package. Base salary will depend on experience, education, and training. Job Description: The Senior Project Manager is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for leading complex, customer-facing projects from initiation through completion. This role manages multiple projects using various project execution methodologies, prepares customer-facing project quotes, and serves as a trusted delivery leader for both customers and internal stakeholders. Senior Project Managers are relied upon by leadership for accurate project status, risk assessment, and execution insight, and they contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices. Essential Job Functions Lead complex, customer-facing projects through all phases of the project lifecycle Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying scope, schedule, and risk profiles Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets Prepare customer-facing project quotes, schedules, and scope definitions Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies and drive mitigation strategies Manage project scope changes, including impact analysis and customer communication Prepare and present regular project status updates to customers and internal leadership Facilitate project meetings, decision-making, and accountability across teams Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual, quality, and delivery commitments Identify execution gaps and contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience Five to ten years of experience in project management or related roles Project Management experience with Circuit Boards and Circuit Board Design processes. Demonstrated experience leading customer-facing, cross-functional projects to completion Strong understanding of multiple project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) Experience preparing project estimates, schedules, and customer quotes Excellent organizational, planning, and risk management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication Ability to operate independently in complex, high-visibility situations Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and customer delivery programs Familiarity with embedded hardware, firmware, or software development environments Desired Qualifications Experience managing technical or product development projects Familiarity with contract terms, change management, and commercial considerations Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environments Ability to mentor and guide other Project Managers informally Physical requirements Travel as required to support customer-facing project activities (typically limited and planned) Requires sitting, standing, and walking in an office or manufacturing environment Requires talking, hearing, and both near and far vision Lifting minimum 40 lbs