Project Manager

​​Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. 

 

But what sets us apart? Our people. 

 

We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

 

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

 

Responsibilities:

• Prepares project plans, schedules, and budgets by using project management tools and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to develop products from conceptualization to launch.
• Ensures that projects meet product/project specification/performance/deliverables and project timeline.  
• Oversees project progress by confirming completion of various department responsibilities.
• Reports progress and project status to necessary individuals.
• Develops reports to track and monitor key metrics and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identifies and leads initiatives for improving CPC project management systems.
• Maintain accurate information that is readily accessible and meets all ISO documentation requirements.
• Work effectively with key personnel at our global facilities as it relates to new product development and release.
• Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort.
• Assists in efforts to resolve product/project performance issues.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values, with a highlight on entrepreneurial spirit and winning through customers.
• Performs other job duties as required to meet business needs.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Project management credentials preferred but not required.
• 2-5+ years of product/project/marketing/engineering experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify critical path, communicate and instill a sense of urgency in the team.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward project management, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 preferred.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferred.
• This role may require up to 5% of travel both domestically and internationally. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

 

Our Culture

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 5x in the past 6 years, because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well-being, and success. This isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community where you’ll feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do your best work every day.

 

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