Program Manager

About

The Program Manager is responsible for managing projects from medium to large-size for a construction equipment OEM, from project initiation through project closure. The projects could be new product development projects, business initiatives, or capital investment projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes guidance and work direction from Manager
• Create and maintain project documentation for project planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issues management, status reporting, project communication, and quality assurance
• Coordinate and manage internal and external resources to accomplish program objectives, including change management
• Plans and directs large projects/programs to completion, including development and maintenance of an integrated master schedule
• Manages project scope, cost, timeline and risk management
• Accepts and delegates authority, establishes priorities for work delegated to others
• Monitor product quality and process control and suggest improvements as needed
• Coordinate communication between suppliers, customers, and team members (e.g. Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Service, Testing, Quality Control, and Marketing departments) as needed
• Prepare and present program status/issues to internal and external customers
• Identify and coordinate all project scope change requests for approval
• Provide guidance to Project Leads and other team members to ensure the project management processes are followed and projects are on track

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering or related field
• 6-plus years related project management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Lean and Six Sigma experience
• PMP certification