Global Product Development Project Manager, Carts

Wanzl; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WNA in Newton, NC is seeking a Project Manager for Carts to lead cross-functional product development projects, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and coordinate global teams across Europe, China, and North America.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in durable goods, including injection molding and tooling, metalworking, welding and assembly methods, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field.
• 6+ years of work experience; 3+ years of practical project management experience; 2+ years of project management experience within Product Development
• PMP certification and or MBA is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to close projects on time and within budget
• Demonstrated experience with plastic injection tooling and production preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Create project plans, including deliverables, activities, timelines and budgets
• Anticipate problems, roadblocks and major obstructions, and plan accordingly
• Ensure milestones are successfully met through oversight and coordination of project resources
• Coordinating project management activities throughout the Wanzl global network to ensure accurate tracking of all inter‑project dependencies
• Create and deliver presentations to customer, leadership team, as well as the Management Board in Germany, demonstrating ownership of the entire process
• Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through completion of the project
• Provide scheduled and on‑demand status reports and updates
• Direct project timelines and budgets
• Assess, manage, resolve and escalate risks and issues if necessary
• Understanding of creative development and design process
• Make decisions based on information and input in a timely manner
• Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from original specifications.
• Monitors project results against technical specification
• Create and maintain comprehensive project management documentation

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Time management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field

Job description

WNA in Newton, NC is seeking a Project Manager for Carts to lead cross-functional product development projects, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and coordinate global teams across Europe, China, and North America.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in durable goods, including injection molding and tooling, metalworking, welding and assembly methods, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.