Product Group Project Manager - Intelligent Worksite

Vermeer • Pella, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer is seeking a Product Group Project Manager for its Intelligent Worksite product group. The role provides direction to cross-functional project teams, aligning project goals and deliverables with the product group’s long-term strategy and initiatives. The successful candidate will influence, plan, and schedule project activities, proactively mitigate risks, and use or quickly develop technical knowledge to facilitate decisions and maintain progress.

The Project Manager leads assigned projects from planning through execution and delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The role connects teams and business partners across engineering, product management, operations, digital product management, sales, finance, marketing, and service. It also involves advising project teams, solving problems, encouraging accountability, determining project resources and timelines, reporting progress, and managing risks and contingency planning. Occasional travel may be required. The position is performed onsite at a Vermeer campus; occasional offsite work may be discussed with the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, with at least five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage complex project development and project teams to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to model and mentor others in project management and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.
• Ability to integrate and influence multiple business performance indicators linked to company profitability.
• Ability to work productively with internal and external personnel involved in managing, designing, building, servicing, and operating machines.
• Ability to provide professional assistance to the public, customers, and coworkers and maintain positive interpersonal relationships that encourage openness.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of engineering, marketing, finance, quality, or lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects within scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality standards.
• Align cross-functional teams and business partners, including engineering management, product management, operations, digital product management, sales, finance, marketing, and service; manage expectations of internal and external partners.
• Advise project teams, solve problems, and drive accountability to ensure results align with project goals and intent.
• Determine project budgets, resources, and completion timelines.
• Prepare project progress reports and presentations for management and other business areas, demonstrating accountability to scope, budget, and deliverables.
• Manage changing project risks and ensure appropriate mitigation and contingency plans are in place.
• Influence project outcomes as project complexity increases.

What This Job Offers

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