Product Group Project Manager - Intelligent Worksite

Vermeer Corporation • Pella, IA

3d • 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 to align goals and deliverables with the product group’s long-term strategy and initiatives. The successful candidate will influence, plan, and schedule activities, proactively mitigate risks, and use or quickly develop technical proficiency to facilitate progress and decision-making.

The Project Manager leads planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects within scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality standards. The role connects functions across the business and manages expectations with internal and external partners. Projects may vary in complexity and may require the Project Manager to influence outcomes.

This is an onsite role based at a Vermeer campus, with occasional travel potentially required. The position is on first shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field and 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.
• Proficient ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.
• Ability to integrate and influence multiple business performance indicators that directly link to company profitability.
• Ability to work productively with internal and external personnel involved in managing, designing, building, servicing, and operating machines.
• Ability to provide informative and 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 the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects within scope, schedule, and budget while meeting organizational quality standards.
• Align cross-functional business-unit teams, serving as a link among engineering management, product management, operations, digital product management, sales, finance, marketing, service, and other project participants.
• Manage expectations of internal and external business partners.
• Advise and problem-solve with project teams, drive accountability, and ensure results align with project goals and intent.
• Determine project budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project progress for management and other business areas, demonstrating accountability to the original scope, budget, and deliverables.
• Manage changing project risks and ensure appropriate mitigation and contingency plans are in place.
• Model and mentor others in project management and continuous improvement principles.

What This Job Offers

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