PROJECT MANAGER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY:
The Project Manager is responsible for managing medium to large-size new product development projects for a construction equipment OEM, from project initiation through project closure. The projects can range from 1 to 4 years in total duration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and maintain project documentation for project planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issue management, status reporting, and project communication
- Coordinate internal and external resources to accomplish program objectives, including change management
- Plan and direct large projects/programs to completion, including development and maintenance of an integrated master schedule
- Manage project scope, cost, timeline and risk management
- Identify and coordinate all project scope change requests for approval
- Accept and delegate authority; establish priorities for work delegated to others
- Monitor project and processes for health, and suggest improvements as needed
- Coordinate communication between suppliers, customers, and cross-functional team members as needed (e.g., Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Service, Testing, Quality, and Marketing departments)
- Prepare and present program status/issues to internal and external customers
- Provide guidance to Project Leads and other team members to ensure the project management processes are followed and projects are on track
MNIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering or related field
- 4 or more years related work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Lean and Six Sigma experience
- PMP certification
