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# Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) - Connectivity & NPI

- **Company:** Intellectt, Inc
- **Location:** Chillicothe, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,320.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Bluetooth, Information Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Wi-Fi Technology
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us911ef31a02657f64720552022abe8c67

## About the Role

Seeking a Non-IT Project/Program Manager with 10+ years of engineering and program management experience to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for customer- and dealer-facing connectivity solutions. The role will drive requirements, engineering execution, risk management, supplier coordination, and cross-functional program delivery., * 10+ years of relevant Project/Program Management or Engineering experience.

 * Bachelor s degree in engineering required.
 * Strong NPI / New Product Introduction and product development experience.
 * Proven experience in high-velocity program execution and risk management.
 * Experience with electronic components, information systems, and machine systems development.
 * Strong requirements management and cross-functional leadership skills.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
 * Experience working with customers, suppliers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
 * Ability to communicate effectively with VP-level stakeholders.

Preferred

 * Experience with connectivity/telematics products.
 * Knowledge of on-board software, gateways, and platforms.
 * Heavy Equipment / Off-Highway product development experience.
 * Experience with Grade Control, Remote Control, Autonomy, or other on-machine technologies.
 * Knowledge of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.
 * Experience with Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, or Positioning technologies.

## Description

* Lead NPI and product development programs for connectivity solutions.
 * Define and manage functional requirements based on customer, dealer, business, and regulatory needs.
 * Coordinate engineering teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
 * Drive program schedules, milestones, deliverables, and engineering execution.
 * Develop and maintain technology and product road maps.
 * Identify and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
 * Align marketing, system, hardware, and functional requirements.
 * Evaluate emerging connectivity technologies and supplier solutions.
 * Gather and refine customer connectivity and feature requirements.
 * Communicate program status, technical information, risks, and decisions to senior/VP-level stakeholders.
 * Collaborate with global teams in the U.S. and India.


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