Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Management

Description

The Brand Project Manager will lead cross‑functional teams to deliver a portfolio of strategic product initiatives in support of the Centro Motion Friction business global growth strategy. You will work in a highly autonomous environment to execute R&D programs of various sizes and complexity to achieve scope, schedule, cost, delivery, and qualification requirements while demonstrating a high level of competency in project management skills and thorough understanding of multiple functional work streams.

• Act as the central project leads and initiates, plans, executes and manages all aspects of the project to ensure successful delivery of the requirements.
• Acts as primary focal point between the functional areas including product engineering, manufacturing, product management, purchasing and quality.
• Creates a project plan including deliverables, planning and budget, in line with policies and standards, and in accordance with the business case and customer (internal or external) expectations.
• Evaluates trade-offs and drives solutions as they affect project objectives, resource conflicts, adjustments to priorities or unplanned interruptions.
• Works with technical leads and project team members on development timelines. Identifies the critical path and tracks progress.
• Tracks project progress and works with technical leads and the project team on necessary adjustments to achieve project deliverables.
• Ensures a successful transition through the project phases, from product development to delivery.
• Maintain risk registers and track resolution progress.
• Develop contingency plans and escalates issues when necessary.
• Ensures the use of standard processes, procedures, and documentation throughout each project. Developing documentation standards when and where applicable.
• Act as the owner for the NPD phase‑gate process with a focus on continuous improvement and training for new employees.
• Facilitates project closure and transition to production.
• Supports the project team and technical lead with establishing and tracking project budgets.
• Provides regular project status reporting following established standards, as well as provides ad‑hoc reporting upon request.
• Develops and facilitates necessary communication with all functional area stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

• Knowledge of any of the following strongly preferred:
  Microsoft Project, Lean/Agile NPD processes, DFMEA, Risk Mitigation, ITAR/DFAR, IATF, ISO/TS.
• Resourceful, confident under pressure, and has demonstrated skill in both crisis management and expectation management.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing test development, validation or test lab resources is a plus.
• Ability to delegate effectively and motivate people involved in the project to complete tasks on time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a product development related discipline (i.e., Design, Engineering, Manufacturing or Marketing). An MBA or Masters in Engineering Management is preferred.

Experience and/or Training: At least 10 years experience in Project Management or Program Management is required. Results must demonstrate an ability to build teams, make effective decisions and drive action cross‑functionally. Experience managing multi‑phase/multi‑resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high internal and external customer focus satisfaction.

Licenses/Certificates: A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Technology/Equipment: Knowledge of any of the following strongly preferred:
Microsoft Project, Lean/Agile NPD processes, DFMEA, Risk Mitigation.

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.