Project/Program Manager (Engineering)

Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 3

Chillicothe, IL (preferred) or Lafayette, IN (secondary)

12 months

Job Description

Summary: The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities: Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities. Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients. Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures. Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage one’s time. Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. PMI or PMP certification preferred. 5-7 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

- NSI Program Leadership

- NPI, NTI & NSI DR/PR & GW Review archiving support

- Obeya support (material prep, action item follow-up)

- Data mining / extraction (cost, demand, warranty, reliability)

Typical task breakdown:

- NSI Program Leadership – resource will be critical to having adequate support for program deliverables moving forward

- Knowledge management –archiving of NPI, NTI, & NSI DR/PR and GW Review materials with appropriate meta data associations across Core Components

- Lead Obeya material preparation and action item follow up

- Data mining for all NPI, NTI, and NSI projects across Core Components

- NPI, NTI, & NSI general program support

Interaction with team:

- Daily interaction with peers, Engineers, Supply Chain, Operations and Purchasing personnel in support of outlined responsibilities

Work environment:

- Office environment; in person and remote / online

- Limited travel to production facilities and suppliers (<5%)

Education & Experience Required:

- BS or Assoc’s degree in in engineering, technology, manufacturing, materials, or industrial technology

- 3 years engineering design and/or program management experience

- 5-7 years minimum overall professional experience

Technical Skills

(Required)

- Ability to lead cross functional teams in design, manufacturing, supply chain, accounting, and purchasing

- MS Office suite of Tools

(Desired)

- Business acumen; ability to develop and understand program financials

- Previous cross functional team leadership experience

- Familiarity with Client NSI, NPI, and NTI processes

- 6Sigma or Lean Training

- Familiarity with Client data systems for demand, cost, warranty, reliability

- Project planning experience

- Familiarity with PowerBI

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment collaboratively and independently

- Ability to work effectively within defined processes

(Desired)

- Demonstrated ability to work multiple concurrent projects

- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership without direct control over resources

- Desire for personal and professional growth; self-starter seeking to advance in career and role over time

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:

- Lack of design engineering and/or program management experience

- Poor communication, interpersonal and/or collaboration skills

- <5 years professional experience