Transition Project Manager Jobs in Rochester, NY

Ultralife Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful development and launch of new products, including lithium-ion batteries, chargers, and accessories. In this role, you will oversee the entire product development lifecycle—from concept through manufacturing transition—while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Ultralife Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced power solutions, communications systems, and electronics. We serve customers across the government and defense, medical, safety and security, energy, industrial, and robotics markets. With operations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we are strategically positioned to support customers around the world.

As Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to successfully execute new product development programs while serving as the primary point of coordination between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning and execution of new product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, quality plans, and phase-gate milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Test Engineering.
• Manage design reviews, risk assessments, validation plans, DFMEA/PFMEA activities, and project documentation.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with customers throughout the product development process to ensure expectations are met.
• Support prototype builds, product testing, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Drive the successful transition of new products into full-scale manufacturing.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical components.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting aggressive schedule, technical, and cost objectives.

• Experience managing new product development projects.
• Experience within battery, electronics, aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Stage-Gate product development processes, DFMEA/PFMEA, validation planning, and product qualification activities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

We're looking for someone who:

• Excels at leading cross-functional teams.
• Communicates effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Thinks proactively and resolves challenges before they become roadblocks.
• Balances technical understanding with strong project management discipline.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Takes ownership and drives projects to successful completion.

At Ultralife, you'll help develop innovative technologies that power mission-critical applications around the world. You'll work alongside talented engineering and manufacturing professionals in a collaborative environment where innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued.

As part of a global organization, you'll have opportunities to work on exciting new products while contributing to solutions that support customers across defense, medical, industrial, energy, safety, and robotics markets.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Ultralife Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We celebrate diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 315-332-7100.

The anticipated pay range for this position is provided as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual offers are based on factors including job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, geographic location, and applicable law.