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Posted July 07, 2026

Engineering Project Manager / Senior Engineering Project Manager

Samtec, Inc.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States 80902 Full-Time
Reference: 285653484

Samtec, Inc.


Position Title: Engineering Project Manager / Senior Engineering Project Manager

Description

Samtec is seeking an Engineering Project Manager or Senior Engineering Project Manager for our Colorado Springs, CO location. This is a Monday through Friday day shift position. At this time, Samtec is only considering local applicants for this position.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is:

  • Engineering Project Manager: $80,000 $105,000 per year
  • Senior Engineering Project Manager: $95,000 $120,000 per year
Compensation is inclusive of applicable bonus(s) and commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs. Placement within the Engineering Project Manager or Senior Engineering Project Manager level will be determined during the selection process.

Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.

The Engineering Project Manager will manage projects by organizing and controlling project elements managing several projects in parallel which can vary in size and complexity.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all aspects of project management on assigned projects.
  • Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans while conferring with management.
  • Consult with management and other stakeholders to determine feasibility, effectiveness, and priority.
  • Determine responsibilities of project phases and elements and assign personnel.
  • Generate schedules by studying project specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
  • Maintain schedules by coordinating activities, providing accountability, and resolving problems.
  • Provide accurate and timely information supporting quality decision making across and at all levels of the organization.
  • Manage the process related to review and release of project deliverables.
  • Advise management of new developments which may affect schedule, costs, customer and/or inter-departmental relations.
  • Responsible for scheduling, facilitating and documenting project team meetings.
  • Scheduling and facilitating gate reviews by working with department stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure gate review criteria are met and documentation is complete.
  • Administer project management within the Samtec Project Tracking Software.
  • Occasional travel to related facilities for training or facilitating project activities.
The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Required/Preferred Experience:

Engineering Project Manager

  • 2+ years of experience leading technical projects required
  • Background in optical, mechanical, electrical technologies, or similar required
  • Strong technical, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills
  • Proven track record of successful project delivery
  • Experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong organizational skills

Senior Engineering Project Manager

  • 5+ years of experience leading technical projects required
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional engineering projects
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple functional areas
  • Experience presenting project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership
  • Ability to mentor team members and drive project management best practices
  • Advanced organizational, planning, and risk-management skills
Applicants will be considered for either the Engineering Project Manager or Senior Engineering Project Manager level based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to successfully lead technical projects of varying scope and complexity.
Preferred Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field required

Additional Information:

About Samtec:
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtecs global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

This position will remain open until filled.




SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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