Senior Project Manager

HP Tuners LLC•Buffalo Grove, IL

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

HP Tuners LLC is seeking an onsite Senior Project Manager for its Buffalo Grove, Illinois office. The role manages multiple cross-functional projects supporting business objectives, primarily using the waterfall methodology, and also serves as Scrum Master for a team transitioning from Waterfall to Scrum in 2027. Projects are mostly technology-based and span the full lifecycle, from conception through development, testing, manufacturing, and product release. The position also may manage non-product projects across a range of business needs. The Senior Project Manager creates and manages schedules, reports project progress, facilitates meetings, coordinates with departments to support planned product releases, and works within the PMO and with other teams to develop and improve processes and templates. The role calls for hands-on involvement across projects of varied complexity, identifying opportunities for process improvements and supporting Scrum adoption.

Requirements

PMP certification is required.
Scrum Master certification is in progress.
A high school diploma, GED, or a combination of work experience and skill development is required.
5–7 years of experience in a Project Management Office is required.
3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Exposure to and understanding of waterfall and agile project methodologies and associated tools.
Exposure to and understanding of managing deliverables through pre-release testing and validation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Project Management Office experience focused on technology, operations, and software applications.
Experience managing multiple technology-related projects simultaneously from cradle to grave.
Knowledge of Smartsheet.
Strong technical aptitude, or the desire and ability to learn; basic understanding of electronics theory, coding elements, and good manufacturing processes would be beneficial.
Interest in automotive technology.

Responsibilities

Plan, create, and manage project schedules and templates to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Monitor completion of project documentation.
Lead scheduled and ad-hoc project meetings, set agendas, and document outcomes and action items.
Troubleshoot project issues by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and escalating when necessary.
Prioritize and monitor project tasks, maintain project progress, and hold team members accountable for assigned tasks and milestones.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineers, and project subject-matter experts on procurement.
Proactively manage risks, issues, and changes, and advise teams on effects to scope, timeline, and budget.
Collaborate with Engineering Directors and other Project Managers on resource management across projects.
Report on and communicate the status of all projects.
Collaborate proactively within the PMO team to support product launches.
Work cross-functionally on new or updated processes to streamline ways of working.
Work with the Senior Manager, PMO to support a team receiving Scrum training, adopting Scrum, and tailoring the methodology to the team and company.