Manufacturing Project Manager

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

3d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gates is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee the production implementation of targeted customer business and manage technical projects in a manufacturing environment. The role supports products from specification through production, including prototype coordination, customer communication, technical reviews, and transition to ongoing production. It also supports ongoing production programs involving engineering or bill-of-material changes.

The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams and serves as the main communication link between customers and internal stakeholders. The role manages milestones, schedules, deliverables, costs, customer commitments, risks, dependencies, and performance indicators, while reporting program status and challenges to leadership. Travel to Gates plants in the United States and Mexico may be required up to 50%.

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 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 with teammates.
• 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 according to the Gates Program Management Process.
• Support Sales and Application Engineers in taking targeted products from specification to production, including prototypes, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and transition to ongoing production.
• Support ongoing production programs with engineering or 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 business with customers.
• Lead and coordinate sales, engineering, quality, and production teams to achieve program goals.
• Serve as the main communication point between internal teams and customers, managing relationships and maintaining alignment.
• Create and manage program milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track project costs and delivery against customer commitments.
• Provide concise, regular updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage program dependencies and risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement process improvements.
• Travel up to 50% to plants in the United States and Mexico.

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 (9 scheduled and 2 floating) and 8 sick days.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution and an additional 3% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10% bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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