Project Manager

For over 35 years, KLD Labs, Inc. has delivered innovative machine vision and intelligent measurement solutions to the global railway industry. Our technologies support monitoring, inspection, condition-based maintenance, and asset management needs for rail operators worldwide. As a trusted leader in transportation automation and safety systems, we design, manufacture, and customize solutions that improve efficiency and reliability across the rail sector.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the delivery and customization of our complex product solutions from initial concept through installation. Based in Hauppauge, NY, this individual will serve as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and external clients, managing scope, schedule, and resource coordination across multidisciplinary engineering, production, and service teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from requirements definition to delivery and post-installation handoff
• Manage research and development initiatives.
• Act as primary liaison between clients and KLD technical teams to translate customer requirements into actionable specifications
• Support proposal generation and contribute to project scope and estimation efforts
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination across engineering, production, procurement, and field service teams
• Oversee installation and deployment of KLD products, including on-site coordination when necessary
• Provide accurate, timely status reporting to internal stakeholders and customers
• Manage risk identification, mitigation, and escalation of critical path impediments
• Coordinate and document internal and external meetings, conference calls, and customer touchpoints
• Ensure timely resolution of project conflicts related to technical decisions, scope change, or procurement issues
• Oversee customization of existing products for customer-specific applications
• Ensure successful hand-off to Service team following project deployment
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation in accordance with company protocols

Qualifications Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing end-to-end technical projects, preferably involving integrated hardware/software systems or industrial product deployments
• Demonstrated ability to define and document technical and functional requirements with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate system installation and deployment at customer sites
• Demonstrated ability to track and manage detailed project budgets, resources, and schedules
• Demonstrated ability to adjust work plans based on evolving priorities or technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings and provide customer-facing status updates
• Demonstrated ability to identify, escalate, and manage resolution of critical path issues
• Familiarity with product configuration control and change management processes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear deliverables and reports
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, JIRA)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15–20%

Qualifications Desired
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
• Experience in the railway, transportation, automation, or machine vision industries
• Familiarity with sensor systems, vision technologies, or embedded hardware/software integration
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Due to the international travel requirements of this role, proficiency in German or French is preferred

Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Security Clearance Required: None
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No