Advanced Manufacturing - Technical Project Manager

Kenworth Truck Co.

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 163,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match up to 5%

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSAs and HSAs

Disability insurance

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR/Kenworth is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead manufacturing readiness for new product programs within a matrixed environment. You will manage scopes, budgets, schedules and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time delivery.

The role sits in the Advanced Manufacturing team, offering growth, challenging programs, and exposure to cutting-edge vehicle technologies, including electrification and autonomy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
MS/MBA degree is preferred.
7+ years’ experience with increasing responsibility in project development.
Experience managing stage-gate projects in matrixed organizations across locations/countries.
Strong written and verbal communication; technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Provide project management leadership for Advanced Manufacturing in support of new product development and operational projects.
Coordinate program activities across multiple PACCAR divisions and departments.
Lead activities to identify factory requirements for new vehicle programs including budgets and logistics.
Develop and manage program budgets, action trackers, and schedules.
Deliver programs on time and on budget, maintaining tollgate phase progression.
Communicate with senior management and coordinate plant input and feedback.
Track metrics and prepare program presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influence without authority

Multi-tasking

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MS/MBA degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Data Visualization Software

Job description

Company Information

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Short Description

Visa sponsorship or immigration support is not available for this position. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain that authorization throughout their employment without requiring employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

The Technical Project Manager will provide leadership and direction for the development and documentation related to manufacturing readiness for new product and operational programs. This role will be responsible for managing program development in a matrixed organization to meet program objectives including schedules, budgets, communication, and issue management. The position is an integral part of the Advanced Manufacturing team that reports through the Assistant General Manager of Operations. The successful candidate will join a team of highly performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative processes, setting industry standards for quality, and providing cost-effective designs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth. Successful team members have advanced to prominent roles in other areas of the organization.

Job Function / Responsibilities

Provide project management leadership for Advanced Manufacturing in support of new product development and operational projects.
Coordinate program activities across multiple PACCAR divisions and departments.
Lead activities to identify PACCAR factory requirements for new vehicle programs. This includes, but is not limited to, budget requirements, brick and mortar changes, validation equipment, training, logistics packaging, product flow, and infrastructure development.
Coordinate manufacturing scope requests and obtain approval.
Develop and manage assigned program budgets, action trackers, and schedules.
Deliver assigned programs on time, on budget, while meeting program objectives. Maintain assigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase.
Effectively communicate up, down, and across the organization, including to senior management, escalating issues as needed.
Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
Prepare and deliver program presentations.
Communicate pertinent information to affected PACCAR factories. Coordinate plant input and feedback.

Qualifications / Skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. MS/MBA degree preferred.
Minimum 7+ years’ experience with increasing responsibility in project development or related functions with demonstrated leadership success required.
Experience successfully managing stage-gate projects within matrixed organizations spanning multiple locations and countries.
Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly communicate complicated topics. Strong written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Develop and deliver effective presentations, including those for senior management.
- Influence without direct authority.
- Manage multiple tasks, take initiative, be a strong team player and a problem-solver.
- Perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and manage multiple projects.
Preferred experience:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Data VisualizationSoftware.
- Six Sigma training.
- Commercial truck product knowledge.
- Working with or in production environments
- Willingness to travel up to 15% annually, occasionally on short notice.
Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly communicate complicated topics.
PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 15% annually, occasionally on short notice.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee you have a full range of benefit options including:

401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Paid short-and long-term disability programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Advanced Manufactruing - Technical Project Manager is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.

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