Hybrid Project Manager, Contract

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About the role

  • Support an approximate 9-month NPD project with the work vehicle solutions team
  • Lead large-scale/complex NPD project teams by planning, coordinating, and communicating between departmental disciplines
  • Assist lead engineers and product managers on residential and commercial consumer products when required
  • Execute products from conceptual phases through manufacturing and commercial launch
  • Develop and implement project plans and schedules; define responsibilities and timelines
  • Lead cross-functional teams, assign work, coordinate deliverables, and motivate team members
  • Track project baselines, monitor progress, report program risks/opportunities to upper management, and take corrective actions
  • Utilize stage-gating product development process and contribute to product portfolio strategy and roadmaps
  • Contribute to product innovation, strategic brainstorming, and leverage end-user insights, competitive analysis, and manufacturing/customer care data
  • Provide support to product engineers and product managers on optimal execution paths
  • Take direction from Sr. Project Managers or Directors and communicate updates and corrective actions to senior leadership

Requirements

  • BSE or equivalent required
  • PMP Certification preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in leading and managing consumer product projects (or 10+ years relevant project management experience)
  • Experience working on projects in cross-functional team setting of engineering development & design, product validation, marketing, procurement, production scheduling, materials management
  • Experience with mechanical manufacturing and design methods related to metal and plastic components, finishes, packaging, and manufacturing processes such as stampings, molding, extrusions, and other fabrication methods
  • Strong capability in Windows-based applications: PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project
  • Demonstrated leadership, organization, collaboration, and execution skills with independent judgment
  • Ability to motivate teams, seek solutions across departments, and proactively raise issues and opportunities
  • Willingness to travel to domestic and international engineering centers, manufacturing sites, and suppliers

Job title

Project Manager, Contract

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Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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