Production Project Manager

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

14d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gates is seeking a Production Project Manager to support the production implementation of customer business and manage technical projects in a manufacturing environment. The role develops and maintains project technical and timing plans according to the Gates Program Management Process, and supports targeted products from specification through prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical reviews, and transition to ongoing production. It also supports ongoing production programs with engineering and bill-of-material changes and related activities.

The position leads cross-functional teams and serves as a primary communication link between customers and internal teams. It manages milestones, timelines, deliverables, costs, customer commitments, risks, dependencies, and program reporting. The role monitors KPIs, identifies opportunities for process improvements, and escalates issues as needed. The position is based in the office in Rochester Hills, Michigan, or Englewood, Colorado.

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.
• 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 advancing 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 changes, 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 main communication point between internal teams and customers, managing relationships and ensuring alignment.
• Create and manage program milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage project deliverables, track costs, and meet customer commitments.
• Provide concise, regular program status updates and reports 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 (9 scheduled and 2 floating).
• Eight 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