Project Manager
Company: Ocean Power Technologies Inc
Location: Monroeville
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Full-time, onsite in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Reports
to: VP of Operations About Us: Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT)
provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable
safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the
defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and
offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides
AI-capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness
Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean
and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for
remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V®
unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) and marine robotics services. The
Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey
and has an additional office in Richmond, California. The Role: We
are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager to lead
and coordinate critical manufacturing and engineering projects in
support of both U.S. government and international clients. The
ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, technical
acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across
departments and time zones. This role requires a high level of
accountability, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of
government contracting requirements and export compliance.
Responsibilities: Project Planning & Execution Develop detailed
project plans including scope, schedule, resources, milestones, and
deliverables. Coordinate activities across engineering, production,
procurement, QA, and shipping teams to ensure on-time delivery.
Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of
contact for clients, including U.S. government agencies and
international partners. Lead regular status meetings, prepare
progress reports, and manage client expectations. Budget & Cost
Control Track project costs to ensure budgets are maintained;
report variances and implement corrective actions as needed. Assist
with pricing estimates and proposals for new projects. Regulatory &
Contract Compliance Ensure projects comply with FAR/DFARS
regulations and ITAR/EAR export controls. Support audits and
documentation requirements related to government and international
contracts. Risk & Issue Management Identify potential risks and
develop mitigation plans. Resolve project-related issues and
escalate when appropriate. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; PMP
certification preferred. 5 years of project management experience
in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Familiarity with
U.S. government contracting, including FAR/DFARS regulations.
Experience working with international clients and knowledge of
export compliance (ITAR/EAR). Proficiency in Microsoft Project,
Excel, and ERP systems. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills. U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of government
contracts. Desired Qualifications: Prior work in a
small-to-mid-sized company with cross-functional responsibilities.
Understanding of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.
Experience managing Defense or Energy-related projects. Ocean Power
Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender
(including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related
conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender
status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age,
disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave
of absence, compensation, and training. Salary range is $110,000 -
$120,000 per year and includes the following: Bonus potential
Restricted Stock Awards Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision
Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401(k)
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