Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is hiring: Hardware Project Manager I - PMO (Onsite)

Hardware Project Manager I - PMO (Onsite) Job Category: Admin - E Requisition Number: HARDW006978 Posted: October 24, 2025 | Full-Time | On-site Location EP World Headquarters; 6700 Washington Ave. So.; Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA About Starkey Starkey is a world leader in advanced hearing technologies. Founded in 1967, it develops products that connect people and change lives. With over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities worldwide, Starkey operates in more than 100 markets. Job Overview The Hardware Project Manager I is responsible for managing one or more hearing aid or technology development projects. The role works closely with cross‑functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, Electroacoustics, Electrical Engineering, Wireless, Firmware, Product Management, Research, Microelectronic Design, Software Engineering, and Operations to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Capable of planning and executing small to medium projects ( Create, maintain, and execute detailed project plan and schedule using established best practices Work effectively with the cross‑functional team and Program Manager to develop high quality product development project plans and schedules including tasks, dates, deliverables, and resource commitments using MS Project Work with project team and department leaders to quickly resolve schedule and resource conflicts Ensure schedule is properly maintained consistent with established best practices, accurate, and kept up to date on a weekly basis Manage project activities to meet or exceed scope, date, and cost commitments Facilitate weekly team meeting using best practices to review project progress and coordinate required activities Call special team meetings as needed to brainstorm, problem‑solve, or conduct other activities needed to ensure project success Proactively track, manage, and drive resolution of project risks, issues, and action items on a timely basis Anticipate and proactively manage project risk; proximally assess, identify, and manage project risk and establish mitigation and contingency plans Institutionalize risk mitigation and prevention by capturing lessons learned Communicate effectively within the project team, contributing departments, and upward to R&D leadership Communicate quickly, accurately, and completely to the project team ensuring that all team members are properly informed and activities are properly coordinated across departments Communicate outward and upward beyond the project team to stakeholders and leadership in a concise, accurate, complete, and objective way with an emphasis on data and facts Support deployment of new project management tools and practices Actively employ new project management tools and policies as they are developed and rolled out Proactively identify opportunities to improve our project management capability and reduce product development risk and cycle time Other duties/responsibilities as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education and Experience 4‑year degree in Engineering, Project Management, or another relevant field is desired 1‑4 years project management experience in an engineering and new product development environment Basic understanding of electronics and mechanical design Knowledge/Technical Requirements Proficient with MS Project and MS Office applications Knowledge of Waterfall execution methodologies Hardware engineering background preferred Competencies, Skills & Abilities Detail, data, and process driven Ability to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems, and generate effective solutions Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong organizational and time‑management skills Ability to navigate and deal with ambiguity Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills Experience in development of technology hardware products, software, and systems Understanding of Quality Management processes Desirable Skills, Abilities & Experience PMI certification Experience with MS Project Server and MS SharePoint WORK CONTEXT Standard office conditions Compensation The target rate for this position is between $93,940 and $127,050 per year. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout. Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; company‑paid life and short‑term disability insurance; long‑term disability insurance; employee assistance plan; hearing aid benefits; paid time off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave; tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr