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DEUTZ AG•Norcross, MN

About The Position

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications. Job Summary Job Title: Senior Project Manager Reports To: VP Engineering and Technical Services FLSA Code: Salaried Exempt Position Summary The Senior Project Manager leads complex cross-functional projects and continuously elevates DCA’s execution performance. This role strengthens speed, efficiency, and transparency while maintaining high quality and compliance standards. Beyond traditional project management, this position drives digitalization and AI-enabled practices, challenges legacy processes, and ensures tight integration with Program and Product Management to translate strategy into disciplined execution. The role plays a key part in increasing organizational agility and delivery performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience managing complex technical or industrial projects
Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Strong understanding of structured project management methodologies
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency
Strong ownership mindset and bias for action
Ability to constructively challenge the status quo
Lean, efficiency-driven thinking
Strong analytical and decision-making capability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to perform in dynamic, high-performance environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-supported project tools and advanced PM software
PMP certification
Experience in manufacturing or industrial product environments
German and English language skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to perform in dynamic, high-performance environments

Responsibilities

Lead complex corporate and customer projects from initiation through SOP with ownership of technical, commercial, and timeline performance
Translate product strategy and program priorities into executable project plans
Drive alignment across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, and customers
Proactively manage risks, escalations, and stakeholder expectations
Ensure structured, high-quality transition into series operations
Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making
Simplify workflows and eliminate non-value-added activities to increase speed and transparency
Challenge and optimize legacy processes while safeguarding quality standards
Strengthen portfolio prioritization and transparency to improve execution focus
Continuously evolve DCA’s project management toolbox and execution framework