Manufacturing Project Manager

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

3d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gates is seeking a Technical Program Manager for its Rochester Hills, Michigan; Denver, Colorado; or Englewood, Colorado office. The role manages technical and timing aspects of customer projects, guiding targeted products from specification through prototype and production, coordinating internal teams and customer communications, and supporting ongoing production programs. The position owns production implementation for targeted customer business and is responsible for program plans, deliverables, costs, customer commitments, status reporting, risks, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 8–12 years of experience managing technical projects in manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches.
• Experience with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced technical environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority.
• Willingness to work in the office.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification.
• Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, A3, and DMAIC.
• Global work experience and perspective.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the technical and timing aspects of customer projects in accordance with the Gates Program Management Process.
• Support Sales and Application Engineers in moving targeted products from specification to production, including prototype development, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and transition to ongoing production.
• Support ongoing production programs, including engineering and bill-of-material changes and related activities.
• Interface with key customers and internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships.
• Own production implementation of targeted customer business.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, quality, and production, to achieve program goals.
• Serve as the primary communication link between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment.
• Create and manage program milestones, timelines, and overall deliverables.
• Manage project deliverables, track costs, and meet customer commitments.
• Provide concise, regular updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage program dependencies and risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other voluntary benefit options; benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following the hire date.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, accrued, plus 11 holidays (nine scheduled and two floating) and eight sick days.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution and an additional 3% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility at 10%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior