Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

At Wurtec, we strive to create a culture where our teams are able to grow, thrive, and feel supported. We are hugely appreciative of our team who have shaped Wurtec into what we are today. That's why receiving the Top Workplaces award is particularly meaningful to us.

Our purpose is to build a best‑in‑class family business, operated by a team that shares common core values, and produces a world‑class experience for our employees and customers. We believe it is incredibly important for our culture to hire individuals whose principles align with Wurtec’s Core Values:
Dedicated, Hard‑Working, Willing to Take Responsibility, Ambitious, Integrity.

Position: Project Manager

Location: Toledo, OH

Job : 374

# of Openings: 1

Position Title: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full time

Travel: 5%

Reports to: Engineering Manager, Innovation & Applications

The Project Manager is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of processes and interdepartmental communication within a high‑mix, low‑volume (HMLV) engineering and manufacturing environment. This role requires an ownership mentality and a continuous improvement mindset suited to managing a diverse, concurrent portfolio of projects with varying scope, timeline, and complexity. The Project Manager executes against established business cases and company objectives, and facilitates and improves interdepartmental communication.

• Track and monitor engineering and cross‑functional projects to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and performance expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, timelines, and key milestones in coordination with internal teams and customers.
• Lead cross‑functional team meetings and project status reviews; communicate project status, risks, and updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify, track, and resolve project issues using structured problem‑solving methods, and support effective change management processes.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders regarding project requirements, status, and issue resolution, including participation in meetings as needed.
• Track and monitor project scope, budgets, and costs to ensure alignment with approved business cases and customer requirements.
• Coordinate and support Design Reviews and Stage Gate reviews, ensuring deliverables and timelines are met.
• Manage projects across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines, as well as non‑engineering and cross‑functional initiatives, applying consistent project management practices.
• Track requisitions and engineer‑to‑order (ETO) prototype releases, including active follow‑up on quotes, purchase orders, and job completion timelines across departments.
• Support resource planning and coordination with appropriate functions to meet project needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and interdepartmental communication.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of APQP and project management techniques, including critical path method (CPM) for schedule development, dependency mapping, and float analysis.
• A solid understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management.
• Strong Microsoft 365 environment and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Experience managing concurrent, diverse project portfolios in a high‑mix, low‑volume (HMLV) environment, with the ability to rapidly context‑switch across projects of varying scope, urgency, and complexity.

• Excellent organizational leadership and follow‑up skills; competent in problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making; demonstrates appropriate urgency and initiative when completing assignments and other responsibilities.
• Focused on exceeding expectations and comfortable with working independently.
• A proactive individual who drives change and seeks opportunities for improvement.
• Takes ownership and delivers as both leader and member in a winning and supportive team environment.
• Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of…