Heavy-Duty Fleet Project Manager
About The Position
As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team. Role Summary This is an ONSITE position based at our location in Gastonia, NC. No Visa sponsorships are available for this position. The HD Fleet Project Manager is responsible for managing strategic projects that support heavy-duty fleet sales initiatives and product development programs. This role ensures alignment between business development objectives and product lifecycle execution, driving cross-functional collaboration across sales, engineering, marketing, operations, and supply chain. The Project Manager will leverage technical expertise, Lean methodologies, and best practices to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for fleet customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Marketing
- 5+ years of experience in project management with exposure to sales strategy and product management
- Experience in the filtration industry and direct-to-fleet markets (Class 6/7/8 trucks - Construction, Agriculture, Mining and Hydraulics)
- Strong knowledge of TCO analysis, supply chain optimization, and technical sales
- Proficiency with project management tools and digital platforms
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification
- Experience in agriculture, construction, and mining filtration businesses
- Ability to lead digital transformation initiatives and integrate technology solutions
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the heavy-duty initiative as the internal project manager for the consulting project
- Act as internal project champion for strategy and go-to-market execution
- Push HD initiative through the organization by explaining and driving adoption
- Facilitate collaboration across product, business development, sales teams, engineering, and logistics
- Monitor project milestones and report progress to leadership
- Define how to serve customers and nurture relationships within the organization (deriving go-to-market approach)
- Develop and implement a sales strategy aligned with fleet operator behaviors and TCO insights
- Define and optimize sales channels (direct vs. indirect) and integrate digital platforms
- Develop and execute detailed project plans for HD fleet initiatives (sales and product)
- Lead cross-functional collaboration between sales, product management, engineering, and supply chain teams
- Apply methodologies for risk mitigation and process improvement
- Monitor and report on project KPIs including timelines, cost targets, and revenue impact
- Support direct-to-fleet distribution model implementation and TCO optimization strategies
- Ensure effective communication of HD product range and WIX brand positioning in the market
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates to leadership
- Represent the company at industry events and ensure technical alignment with customer needs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project workflows and deliverables
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
