Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER – NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTJOB DESCRIPTIONSUMMARY: The Project Manager is responsible for managing medium to large-size new product development projects for a construction equipment OEM, from project initiation through project closure. The projects can range from 1 to 4 years in total duration.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Create and maintain project documentation for project planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issue management, status reporting, and project communicationCoordinate internal and external resources to accomplish program objectives, including change managementPlan and direct large projects/programs to completion, including development and maintenance of an integrated master scheduleManage project scope, cost, timeline and risk managementIdentify and coordinate all project scope change requests for approvalAccept and delegate authority; establish priorities for work delegated to othersMonitor project and processes for health, and suggest improvements as neededCoordinate communication between suppliers, customers, and cross-functional team members as needed (e.g., Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Service, Testing, Quality, and Marketing departments)Prepare and present program status/issues to internal and external customersProvide guidance to Project Leads and other team members to ensure the project management processes are followed and projects are on trackMNIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering or related field4 or more years related work experienceStrong verbal and written communication skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Lean and Six Sigma experiencePMP certification