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Verified Pay check_circle $115,000-$120,000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Yonkers, New York

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Job Description
Deputy Project Manager I
Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-time, Regular)
Salary: $115,000-$120,000 annually (DOE)
Location: On-site
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (Requires domestic and international travel)

Job Overview
Madison Approach Staffing is recruiting for a Deputy Project Manager I for our client, a leading manufacturer of advanced transportation systems and vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity to take on significant project management responsibilities in a fast-paced, innovative environment where complex engineering and technical excellence directly impact the transportation industry. You'll work closely with the Project Manager to oversee large-scale manufacturing projects, manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with global partners, and drive successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project management/engineering experience, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Systems/Electrical Engineering, and familiarity with advanced manufacturing or transportation sectors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide tactical project management support including team supervision, database management, and progress reporting
  • Supervise Project Coordinator daily activities; manage vendor relationships throughout production, delivery, and warranty phases
  • Manage project correspondence, tracking metrics, and deliverable closure processes
  • Monitor schedule status and milestone progress; address critical issues (cost, schedule, technical risk) through action planning
  • Ensure compliance with contract and subcontract requirements; negotiate with suppliers up to approval stage
  • Manage customer interfaces during design reviews and reliability meetings; handle scope management and contract extras
  • Support Project Execution Team (PET) and Project Cost Management Group (PCMG) meetings
  • Attend and conduct project meetings at customer, subcontractor, and company sites domestically and internationally
  • Coordinate across internal departments, customers, vendors, and company affiliates
  • Prepare reports and documentation for management and customer submittal
Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in project management, project engineering, or project administration
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering required
  • Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, transportation systems, or related complex engineering sectors
  • Project Management: Skilled in meeting management, coordination, contract management, and vendor coordination
  • Technical Background: Mechanical, Systems, or Electrical design experience preferred
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Leadership: Strong ability to work across departments, manage vendors, and coordinate with customers and external partners
  • Computer Skills: Proficient with project management software, databases, and office applications
  • Travel: Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required
To Apply: Submit your resume to Madison Approach Staffing. Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years project management experience required. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
W-2 employee role only - no C2C or B2B solicitations.

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We don’t just want to find you a job, we want to help you achieve your goals. We do that with you, by listening to you. We take the time to discuss your needs, expectations and career objectives. We find out who you are as well as what you can do. And we call on our contacts in countless businesses and corporations to find the position that will fit your skills, your personality, and your potential.

We staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors.

If you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.

Company Description

We don’t just want to find you a job, we want to help you achieve your goals. We do that with you, by listening to you. We take the time to discuss your needs, expectations and career objectives. We find out who you are as well as what you can do. And we call on our contacts in countless businesses and corporations to find the position that will fit your skills, your personality, and your potential. \r\n\r\nWe staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors. \r\n\r\nIf you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.

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Posting ID: 1300429338 Posted: 2026-10-01 Job Title: Deputy Project Manager