Manufacturing Project Manager

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Vacation & Holidays

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Denver, Colorado seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead technical programs from specification through production, coordinating sales, engineering, and production teams while maintaining milestones and customer communications.

The role requires 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing/engineering project management, proficiency with PM methodologies (Waterfall/Agile), and travel up to 50% to US and Mexico plants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years managing technical projects in manufacturing or engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following Gates PM Process.
• Support Sales and Application Engineers from specification to production, including prototypes, coordination, and customer communications.
• Interface with customers and internal functions to execute new business and build relationships.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.
• Create and manage program milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor KPIs and implement process improvements; escalate issues when needed.
• Travel up to 50% to Gates plants in US and Mexico

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Waterfall/Agile

PLM/ERP familiarity

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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Position Summary

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. In this highly visible role, you will:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Gates Program Management Process.
• Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production – including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production.
• Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis.
• Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers.
• Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals.
• Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment.
• Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.
• Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments.
• Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements
• Ability to travel up to 50% to our plants in the US and Mexico

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required.
• 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification
• Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer
• Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Global work experience and perspective

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PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Bonus Eligible: 10%
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits beginonthe first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.