Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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, a 6 month contract role, will be responsible for coordinating, tracking, and executing cross-functional activities related to the design, validation, production, and delivery of the specific projects.

This position serves as the central hub between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warranty, and Legal - 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 master project plans (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.

Risk & Issue Management

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 project requirements and MO deliverables (technical, legal, and operational).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Company paid life insurance
10 company paid holidays
Vacation and personal time

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Equal Opportunity Employer