Advanced Manufacturing - Technical Project Manager

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

3d

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager provides leadership and direction for development and documentation related to manufacturing readiness for new product and operational programs. The role manages program development in a matrixed organization to meet objectives for schedules, budgets, communication, and issue management. It is part of the Advanced Manufacturing team, which reports through the Assistant General Manager of Operations. The position offers opportunities for career growth within PACCAR.

The role coordinates program activities across PACCAR divisions and departments, identifies factory requirements for new vehicle programs, and manages budgets, schedules, action trackers, and program tollgate phases. It also tracks and reports readiness, defects, documentation, and communication metrics; prepares and delivers presentations; and coordinates plant input and feedback. Travel of up to 15% annually may be required, occasionally on short notice.

Visa sponsorship or immigration support is not available. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience with increasing responsibility in project development or related functions, with demonstrated leadership success.
• 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 skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations, including presentations for senior management.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, work as a strong team player, and solve problems.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and manage multiple projects.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain authorization throughout employment without employer sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% annually, occasionally on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• MS or MBA degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and data visualization software.
• Six Sigma training.
• Commercial truck product knowledge.
• Experience working with or in production environments.
• PMP or PgMP certification.

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 factory requirements for new vehicle programs, including budgets, facility 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 and on budget while meeting program objectives.
• Maintain assigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase.
• Communicate effectively throughout the organization, including with senior management, and escalate issues as needed.
• Track and report critical metrics related to readiness, defects, documentation, and communication.
• Prepare and deliver program presentations.
• Communicate pertinent information to affected PACCAR factories.
• Coordinate plant input and feedback.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee assistance program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.

What This Job Offers

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