Project Manager 2 - Systems & Process Improvement

Project Manager 2 – Systems & Process Improvement

Starting Base Salary Range of $80,000 to $95,000 (DOE)

We are seeking a Project Manager 2 to lead systems and process improvement projects that enhance performance across the entire business—from manufacturing and supply chain to corporate functions like finance, HR, sales, and customer service. This role manages cross‑functional initiatives from planning through implementation, ensuring solutions improve efficiency, quality, and overall business operations.

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do.  Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You’ll Be Doing as a Project Manager 2 – Systems & Process Improvement:

Plans and manages multiple projects of moderate size and/or complexity. Partners with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to provide pragmatic business & technology solutions.

• Lead mid‑size projects focused on systems enhancements, workflow optimization, and business process improvements across multiple departments.
• Partner with stakeholders in operations, supply chain, IT, engineering, finance, HR, and other functions to define scope, requirements, and success criteria.
• Build and manage project plans, risks, communications, and progress reporting.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, process mapping, and solution design that support enterprise-wide workflows.
• Coordinate testing, training, change management, and rollout activities to ensure smooth adoption.
• Oversee day-to-day project activity. Provides status updates to affected stakeholders and project steering committee. Assigns individual responsibilities within project teams. Provides ongoing direction and guidance.
• Ensure alignment with PMO standards, governance, and continuous improvement practices.
• Monitors project milestones. Manages and accounts for delays/problems and re-aligns schedules as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Project Manager 2 – Systems & Process Improvement:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of project management experience, ideally in manufacturing or other process driven environments.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• CAPM certification required.  PMP certification preferred.
• Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals such as Agile and Waterfall. Prior PMO experience, PMP or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional systems or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office tools. Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira and Confluence.

Work Environment for a Project Manager 2 – Systems & Process Improvement:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with exposure to the manufacturing environment.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000