Project Manager - New Product Development

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Who Are We?    

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world. We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

What Will You Do?

The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to: 1) develop and execute the project plan and maintain schedule, 2) track adherence to product cost target and project budget, and 3) ensure compliance to project scope. The overall goal is the optimization of individual projects within a complex multiple-project system, where velocity of the entire project portfolio is the priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from conceptual approval through completion
• Create a work plan for each phase of the project with input from resource managers and project team members
• Develop and manage project schedules
• Ensure project documentation is created, meets standards, and is properly maintained according to established procedures
• Collaborate with other project managers to manage resources and project needs according to corporate priorities
• Develop and review project requirements with key stakeholders to ensure project scope is accurately defined and managed so that cost and profitability goals are met
• Track and report project budget
• Drives key and timely decisions required to meet project objectives through cooperation with other team members
• Address project-related conflicts and issues in a direct and effective manner
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes
• Coordinate project communication between team members and organizational stakeholders
• Seeks guidance from supervisor and senior level team members related to new assignments and complex decisions
• Meet or exceed typical expectations for leadership, productivity, and safety
  
  

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company .

Qualifications

• Keen problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Basic understanding of critical chain methodology
• Fundamental understanding of TTC 1PDS for new product development
• Above average competency to identify and resolve conflict
• Ability to assess constraints and elevate when necessary
• High level of emotional intelligence with a focus on teamwork and collaboration
  
  

What Do You Need?

• In-depth understanding of the new product development process and two years’ experience in the project management department or related role in new product development
• Successful completion of at least one new product project from project kickoff through production startup
• Demonstrated success with problem solving within new product development
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system is beneficial
  
  

Work Environment

• Office most of the time, plant or outdoor environment as needed and in some instances could exceed eight hours per day. Plant and outdoor conditions include: temperature and humidity extremes, dirt and noise: physical hazards such as moving machinery, sharp objects, flying debris, and manufacturing equipment: hazardous materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, solvents, oils, grease, and pressurized gases and fluids.
• Regular, continuous use of a personal computer
• Occasional travel
• Onsite in Perry, OK with flexibility to work remotely on occasion
• Rapidly changing workload and priorities
  
  

What Can We Give You?    

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including: 

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
• Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
• Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $78,600 - $120,000 . Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.
  
  

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.