What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Morgan Olson?
MORGAN OLSON LLC
Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!
Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description:
The Project Manager – UPS A/C Retrofit Program will be a 6 month contract role responsible for coordinating, tracking, and executing cross-functional activities related to the design, validation, production, and delivery of the UPS A/C Retrofit Kits.
This position serves as the central hub between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warranty, Legal, and UPS fleet contacts — ensuring that all deliverables, documentation, and milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
The role requires a detail-oriented, action-driven professional comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES:
Program Execution
Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!
Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description:
The Project Manager – UPS A/C Retrofit Program will be a 6 month contract role responsible for coordinating, tracking, and executing cross-functional activities related to the design, validation, production, and delivery of the UPS A/C Retrofit Kits.
This position serves as the central hub between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warranty, Legal, and UPS fleet contacts — ensuring that all deliverables, documentation, and milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
The role requires a detail-oriented, action-driven professional comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES:
Program Execution
- Drive daily and weekly task management across engineering, operations, packaging, and training teams.
- Maintain the UPS A/C Retrofit master project plan (timeline, dependencies, risk log, and milestones).
- Track progress against delivery targets.
- Coordinate supplier readiness and packaging development schedules.
- Manage internal and external communication on project status, issues, and escalations.
- Prepare weekly progress updates and KPI dashboards for leadership.
- Maintain project risk register and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
- Track component lead times, packaging delays, and test outcomes to preempt bottlenecks.
- Monitor budget utilization and communicate variances to leadership.
- Ensure alignment between UPS requirements and MO deliverables (technical, legal, and operational).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in project management, preferably within automotive, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, kitting, or aftermarket operations preferred.
- Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with technical and executive audiences.
- PMP certification preferred but not required.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Company paid life insurance
- 10 company paid holidays
- Vacation and personal time
