Project Manager- New Product Development (51356)
Gradian Thermal Solutions is hiring an on-site Project Manager in Maple Grove, MN, to plan and lead new product development projects for liquid cooling and thermal management systems from concept through production launch. The role owns scope, schedule, budget, and risk across cross-functional engineering teams, using PMO tools like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Maple Grove Office - Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2–5 years of project management experience in new product development, engineered-product, or engineer-to-order manufacturing (e.g., HVAC, thermal systems, mechanical systems, industrial equipment, da
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent engineering projects and hold cross-functional teams to schedule commitments
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills
- Working knowledge of project management methodology including scope definition, scheduling, risk assessment, and change control
- Ability to learn Gradian's engineered products, workflow sequences, and PMO processes quickly
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth industry with evolving customer needs
- Experience with stage-gate or phase-gate new product development processes
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments, engineering drawing review, and formal document control
- Familiarity with liquid cooling equipment and terminology (CDUs, cold plates, RDHx, TCS loops) and related commissioning activities (flushing, fill/drain, leak testing)
- PMP certification or ability to obtain within 12 months (company-supported)
- Experience with RFI/Submittal workflows or disciplined project documentation
Full description
Gradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, we design and manufacture liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions.
Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and EcoChillers. Together, we act as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, we pair rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication, so customers can move faster on complex projects where reliability, timeline, and quality all matter.
Why work here
At Gradian, you'll work alongside others who get genuinely fired up by complex problems, see your work go from first sketch to job site in weeks, not years, and know that while we're developing the technologies critical for AI infrastructure to scale, our culture remains people-first by design.
It is core to our identity that we operate as one team — driving to win together, energizing others, and building lasting relationships that make the work fun and rewarding.
Position Summary:
As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing technical engineering projects from concept through completion. This position bridges engineering design and project management, ensuring projects meet quality standards, timelines, and budget requirements. The role involves technical oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of engineering teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions, with a focus on thermal cooling systems and data center applications.
Key Responsibilities:Project Planning & Execution
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets for NPD programs, ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and business objectives.
- Define project scope, technical requirements, deliverables, and resource needs in partnership with leadership.
- Own scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality from concept through design release, pilot build, and launch. Monitor progress, surface risks early, and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare for and support internal and external gate reviews, design reviews, and milestone events.
Cross-Functional & Technical Coordination
- Coordinate cross-functional development teams including Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.