Project Manager

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**Project Manager**

**Ag and Construction Equipment**

**New Product Introductions**

**On-Site Role in Salina, KS**

Great Plains Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of small agricultural

and construction equipment and implements, is seeking a detail-oriented

Project Manager to join our Product Strategy team at our Corporate

Office in Salina, KS.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for supporting the entire

lifecycle of New Product Development, from concept to commercialization,

including the planning, coordination, and execution of new product

launches. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure

all project milestones are on time and within budget, ensuring that our

innovative solutions meet the highest standards of quality and

efficiency.

This position is ideal for candidates with conceptual knowledge of

Project Management Methodologies, Product Development Processes and

Budget Management. Familiarity with manufacturing processes is also

helpful. Join us in driving the future of agricultural and construction

technologies!

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project

management while contributing to the success of a strong and growing

company. This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m.**This is an on-site position based in Salina, KS.**

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of project plans, timelines, and schedules
  
  

for new product launches

• Help organize and track project milestones and deliverables across
  
  

teams

• Ensure that resources are allocated efficiently to meet project
  
  

goals

• Support communication between various departments (Engineering,
  
  

Marketing, Supply chain, and Manufacturing) to ensure alignment on

launch objectives and timelines.

• Schedule and participate in team meetings, documenting action items
  
  

and following up on progress.

• Track dependencies between teams and manage any potential roadblocks
  
  

to project timelines.

• Monitor and track project progress, ensuring adherence to deadlines
  
  

and deliverables.

• Generate status reports for management and stakeholders, identifying
  
  

key risks, delays, and solutions.

• Maintain and update project documentation, ensuring that all
  
  

materials are current and accessible.

• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear
  
  

prescribed safety and protective equipment.

• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications,
  
  

physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited College,
  
  

University or Technical School; six months to one-year related

experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education

and experience

• Ability to analyze journals, technical procedures, regulations and
  
  

other documents

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word,
  
  

PowerPoint, & Google Drive

• Excellent written communication skills to write reports,
  
  

correspondence, procedure manuals, etc.

• Effective presentation skills to deliver information to a variety of
  
  

audiences and respond to questions from groups of managers,

customers, etc.

• Familiarity with agricultural and construction equipment helpful
  
  

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making

our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated,

have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to

join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a

world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment

in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we h ave recently added a new

construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees,

Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation

and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and

community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page

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