Engineering Project/Program Manager

Job Description

CTCT Engineering Project Manager - Job Description

Job Summary

The Project Manager leads individual programs and projects which involve multi-functional, distributed teams and suppliers to successfully plan and execute product development programs within the established CTCT phase gate process (T5). It is expected from this individual to develop and execute program/project plans, control scope, identifying and proactively managing risk, and provide updates on status. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall success and management of the project/program which requires expertise in each of the different functional areas involved.

Reporting to the Dayton Snr Engineering Program Manager/Local PMO lead

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that programs and projects managed directly or within the team meet established schedules, cost targets, and contractual objectives by effectively managing resources, team dynamics, and change control processes while providing contingency plans and problem resolutions as required.

The Program Manager is the owner of the program schedule and must work with each of the multi-functional areas to ensure the product is introduced on time.

Develop a clear understanding of the project scope and project deliverables outlined in requirements documents and provided by project stakeholders. Ensure that the Product Specification meets these requirements and all other binding or non-binding contractual obligations.

Directs the development of project documentation including NPVs, system diagrams, specifications, DFMEAs, Engineering Drawings, RoHS Certs, PFMEAs, Control Plans and project milestone presentations.

Keep project milestones updated in our resource and project management software.

Communicate regularly with management regarding the status of current projects.

Proactively monitor project needs, identify project risks and put in place and execute on mitigation plans.

Organize and lead regular scheduled project meetings to identify required actions and its timely completion.

Ensure all Manufacturing requirements are being met.

When required, lead continuous product improvement activities.

Skills & Experience Required/Preferred

Proven experience in backlog planning and scheduling.

Proven hands on technical project management experience with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently is required.

Proven experience in proactively identifying and resolving issues early while maintaining relationships.

Experience working internationally with diverse cultures is preferred.

Proven experience with routine project communications.

Leadership qualities with high energy that demonstrates the ability to work well with diverse groups of people in a way that motivates them to achieve common objectives.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly developed analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills.

Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a flexible approach to working in a changing environment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering field preferred or equivalent.

6 years direct experience in an engineering environment.

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in cross-functional project teams and organizations.

A recognized certification in Project Management is highly desirable.

Travel (including international) is less than 10%.

Background

The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GPS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance.

We are Trimble ! We create solutions to design, build, and maintain roads and buildings. We create solutions to survey land and subdivide areas into cities. We create solutions to improve crop yield in farms to feed and fuel cities. We create solutions to track vehicles that transport goods from point A to B to support the economy and feed cities. We have solutions that meet the needs of the eco-system. This is the universe we live in and this is what we do. We are a global company transforming the way the world works wherever it needs to be done.

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Pay Equity

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Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Hiring Range:

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Bonus Eligible?

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Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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