Job Description
Job Description
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, certified Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives within our automotive business. This individual will oversee the full lifecycle of projects-from concept through execution-ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of project management methodologies, excellent communication skills, and strong familiarity with product development and manufacturing environments.
Essential Duties
- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects related to product development, operations, process improvements, and organizational initiatives.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Utilize Microsoft Project and other project management tools to develop and maintain detailed project plans.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations while proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
- Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional project teams including engineering, product management, marketing, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, and external vendors.
- Track project performance, generate status reports, and communicate project updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
- Ensure project documentation is maintained in accordance with internal processes, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards, including ISO 9001 requirements where applicable.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned, identify opportunities for improvement, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of project management processes, templates, tools, and best practices across the organization.
- Support effective communication and alignment across departments to ensure project objectives and organizational priorities are achieved.
Position Requirements:
- Microsoft Project Certification or documented advanced proficiency preferred.
- 10+ years of project management experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing, engineering, product development, or operations environment.
- Strong knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing workflows, supply chain operations, and product lifecycles.
- Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality, organization, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience working with ERP systems and other business or project management software.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other recognized project management certification preferred.
- Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), value stream mapping, process improvement, or vendor management preferred.
- Experience managing projects within manufacturing, engineering, product development, or operations environments.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, risk management, resource management, and project controls.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, develop practical solutions, and drive projects through successful completion.