Project Manager

Reading Truck•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

As a Project Manager at Reading Truck, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple projects from initiation to completion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful project management, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The Nuts and Bolts Ultimate accountability for all project results and metrics, Develop alternative approaches for addressing production, business, and customer needs. Evaluate and propose appropriate solutions, providing scopes of work, timelines, and capital/expense budgets. Leads interdisciplinary & diverse project teams, Drives projects to completion, Manages change, Solves problems, Addresses roadblocks, Provides input for business’ capital planning, Coaches Improvement Engineers and plant support teams. Regularly meet with stakeholders to identify and discuss project issues and assign responsibilities and timelines as appropriate for containment and recovery; keep the project on track. Balance project scope/budget/timelines and manage risk in accordance with requirements. Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and executives and provide regular project updates. Provide business and technical leadership needed for successful conduct of the project.

Requirements

Proficient in creating project plans (Gantt Charts) and crafting detailed statements of work (SOW)
Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with management and staff and demonstrate sound judgment/reasoning skills
Ability to prioritize workload with excellent task management and organizational skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to organize and manage data with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage one’s time and multiple projects in a complex and rapidly changing work environment
Ability to communicate technical concepts to other staff and key stakeholders who have little to no technical ability
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams/SharePoint, and Outlook
Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together
Ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business’ mission
Ability to motivate and enhance others’ commitment to their work; find creative ways to make people’s work rewarding whilst holding people responsible for mutually agreed-upon outcomes
Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness
Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field of study
Three (3) years of experience as a Project Manager in a manufacturing environment
Three years of experience in steel and aluminum sheet metal manufacturing required

Nice To Haves

Experience in truck body building manufacturing and up-fit, automotive, or related industries
Proven experience in program management, stakeholder management, and managing cross-functional teams
Experience with quality systems including ISO9001, APQP, PDCA (A3), and other industry wide standards
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strongly preferred
Knowledge and experience in stage-gate product development processes (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, etc) preferred
Experience and understanding of software development life cycle methodologies and best fit across ERP, web and other projects preferred
Experience with customer-facing applications and sales configurators preferred
PMI/PMP professional certification preferred
Six Sigma certification (Green belt or higher) preferred

Responsibilities

Ultimate accountability for all project results and metrics
Develop alternative approaches for addressing production, business, and customer needs.
Evaluate and propose appropriate solutions, providing scopes of work, timelines, and capital/expense budgets.
Leads interdisciplinary & diverse project teams
Drives projects to completion
Manages change
Solves problems
Addresses roadblocks
Provides input for business’ capital planning
Coaches Improvement Engineers and plant support teams.
Regularly meet with stakeholders to identify and discuss project issues and assign responsibilities and timelines as appropriate for containment and recovery; keep the project on track.
Balance project scope/budget/timelines and manage risk in accordance with requirements.
Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and executives and provide regular project updates.
Provide business and technical leadership needed for successful conduct of the project.