Program Manager

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

27d • $104,100 - $162,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, is seeking a Program Manager with a BS/BA degree and 7+ years of industry-related experience. This role will be responsible for managing program development in a matrixed organization to meet program objectives, including schedule, scope, budget, communication, issue management, and program quality. This assignment is in Kirkland, WA.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years experience with increasing responsibility in project development or related functions with demonstrated leadership success required.
• Experience successfully managing stage-gate projects within matrixed organizations spanning multiple locations and countries, preference for projects that have significant software content and/or electrified components.
• Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly and clearly communicate complicated topics; strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective presentations, including those for senior management
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, be a strong team player and a problem-solver
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• MS/MBA degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Data Visualization Software
• Six Sigma training
• Commercial truck product knowledge
• Working with or in production environments
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred. If a candidate does not currently have a certification, they must be willing to earn one within 12 months of satisfying the experience requirements for the certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product development program activities across multiple departments at Kenworth, other PACCAR divisions, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and suppliers.
• Deliver assigned programs on time, on budget, while meeting program objectives. Develop, track and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Effectively communicate up, down, and across the organization, including to Senior Management, escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain assigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase.
• Write business plans and obtain approval.
• Lead efforts to obtain 100% PPAP approval prior to Volume Validation builds.
• Manage successful production implementation.
• Contribute to department-wide continuous improvement activities.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

What This Job Offers

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