Technical Program Manager

Gates Corporation • Centennial, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Gates is seeking a Global Technical Project Manager for new product introductions, initially for Liquid Cooling for Data Centers. This position will report to the Director of Global Product Management - Hydraulics. The role involves leading end-to-end product development projects from concept through production validation to commercialization, in partnership with Product Management, Technical, and Operations. The ideal candidate will be an innovation leader, ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required.
• 5+ years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple 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
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• 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 (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Global work experience and perspective

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept through production validation to commercialization, in partnership with Product Management, Technical, and Operations.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and capital requirements, ensuring adherence to performance, cost, and time targets.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews, stage-gate approvals, and technical working sessions to maintain alignment and progress.
• Ensure on-time delivery of prototype builds, testing, and validation activities in line with development requirements for each project.
• Support manufacturing readiness, including process development, tooling, PFMEAs, and initial production builds.
• Maintain transparent communication, providing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Ensure the processing and timely delivery of the Technical organization’s deliverables like BOMs, drawings, test reports, and change management records (ECR/ECN).
• Champion development process improvements and methods to parallel path, driving product development at an accelerated pace to keep up with a fast-evolving end market (Data Centers).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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