PMO Engineer: Lead Vehicle Launch & Cross-Functional Teams

DENSO; Maryville (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

DENSO in Maryville is seeking an EPM/PMO Specialist to lead cross-functional teams through new product and vehicle launch processes. The role requires driving milestones, coordinating launches, and steering risk management to ensure successful outcomes.

The candidate should have a 4-year Engineering degree and 1–5 years' relevant launch experience, with strong collaboration skills to manage inter-department relationships and deliver results.

Qualifications

• 4 yr Engineering degree is required or equivalent Certification/Experience may be considered.
• 1-5 years' experience in Quality, PE, PDE or equivalent launching a new vehicle/product/process.
• Demonstrated experience with product or process launch milestones and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration to navigate inter-department relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through the new product/vehicle launch process.
• Create and align a master schedule with key milestones.
• Set launch cadence to support QA/PE/PDE/PC and core team milestones.
• Lead Kickoff, Launch Review, and post-trial status meetings.
• Perform risk assessments and visualize actions to close gaps.
• Escalate at-risk items to enable countermeasures across departments.
• Publish launch status updates to upper management.
• Maintain joint responsibility for project success with core departments.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Risk management

Influence without authority

Education

4 yr Engineering degree

Job description

DENSO in Maryville is seeking an EPM/PMO Specialist to lead cross-functional teams through new product and vehicle launch processes. The role requires driving milestones, coordinating launches, and steering risk management to ensure successful outcomes.

The candidate should have a 4-year Engineering degree and 1–5 years' relevant launch experience, with strong collaboration skills to manage inter-department relationships and deliver results.