Production Project Manager

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off: 3 weeks + 11 holidays +

8 sick days

401(k): company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex projects from specification to production, coordinating sales, engineering, and production teams in a high-visibility role. The position is based in Colorado with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

You will own project milestones, communicate with customers, and drive improvements while operating in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the production implementation of targeted business with customers; manage milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals.
• Serve as main communication link between internal teams and customers, ensuring alignment.
• Provide regular updates on program status, progress, and challenges to leadership.
• Identify risks and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies; escalate issues when needed.
• Monitor KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid methodologies

PLM systems

ERP systems

Engineering documentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Gates is looking for a Technical Program Manager located out of our Rochester Hills (MI) or Englewood (CO) office. 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

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

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Salary: $120,000-$135,000
• 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.