Advanced Manufacturing - Technical Project Manager
About The Position
The Technical Project Manager will provide leadership and direction for the development and documentation related to manufacturing readiness for new product and operational programs. This role will be responsible for managing program development in a matrixed organization to meet program objectives including schedules, budgets, communication, and issue management. The position is an integral part of the Advanced Manufacturing team that reports through the Assistant General Manager of Operations. The successful candidate will join a team of highly performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative processes, setting industry standards for quality, and providing cost-effective designs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth. Successful team members have advanced to prominent roles in other areas of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
- Minimum 5-7+ 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.
- Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly communicate complicated topics.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated ability to: Develop and deliver effective presentations, including those for senior management. Influence without direct authority. Manage multiple tasks, take initiative, be a strong team player and a problem-solver. Perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and manage multiple projects.
Nice To Haves
- MS/MBA degree preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, 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.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% annually, occasionally on short notice
Responsibilities
- Provide project management leadership for Advanced Manufacturing in support of new product development and operational projects.
- Coordinate program activities across multiple PACCAR divisions and departments.
- Lead activities to identify PACCAR factory requirements for new vehicle programs. This includes, but is not limited to, budget requirements, brick and mortar changes, validation equipment, training, logistics packaging, product flow, and infrastructure development.
- Coordinate manufacturing scope requests and obtain approval.
- Develop and manage assigned program budgets, action trackers, and schedules.
- Deliver assigned programs on time, on budget, while meeting program objectives.
- Maintain assigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase.
- Effectively communicate up, down, and across the organization, including to senior management, escalating issues as needed.
- Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
- Prepare and deliver program presentations.
- Communicate pertinent information to affected PACCAR factories.
- Coordinate plant input and feedback
Benefits
- Paid short-and long-term disability program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- A fully funded company-paid pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Paid Time Off – vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% and stock options
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
