Program Manager

Kenworth Truck Co.

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 186,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and H

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company, a PACCAR division in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Program Manager with 8+ years of industry experience. The role manages program development in a matrixed organization, including schedule, scope, budget, communication, issues, and quality.

Located in Kirkland, Washington, the position emphasizes cross-functional leadership and on-time program delivery. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, superb communication, and a track record of delivering complex programs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MS/MBA degree preferred.
PMP or PgMP certification preferred; willing to earn within 12 months if not held.
Experience managing stage-gate projects in matrixed organizations across locations, with software content or electrified components.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence without direct authority; strong multi-tasking and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Coordinate product development program activities across multiple departments at Kenworth, other PACCAR divisions, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and suppliers.
Deliver assigned programs on time and on budget; manage scope, schedule, budget and risk.
Communicate with Senior Management; escalate issues as needed.
Maintain programs in the tollgate phase.
Write business plans and obtain approval.
Lead efforts to obtain 100% PPAP approval prior to Volume Validation builds.
Manage successful production implementation.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Travel up to 15% of the time.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Influence without authority

Project management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS/MBA degree preferred

PMP or PgMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Data Visualization Software

Job description

Company 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.

Job Summary

Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, is seeking a Program Manager with a BS/BA degree and 8+ years of industry-related experience. This role will be responsible for managing program development in a matrixed organization to meet program objectives, including schedule, scope, budget, communication, issue management, and program quality. This assignment is in Kirkland, WA.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Coordinate product development program activities across multiple departments at Kenworth, other PACCAR divisions, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and suppliers.

Deliver assigned programs on time, on budget, while meeting program objectives. Develop, track and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

Effectively communicate up, down, and across the organization, including to Senior Management, escalating issues as needed.

Maintain assigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase.

Write business plans and obtain approval.

Lead efforts to obtain 100% PPAP approval prior to Volume Validation builds.

Manage successful production implementation.

Contribute to department-wide continuous improvement activities.

Travel up to 15% of the time.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Minimum 8-10+ 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, preference for projects that have significant software content and/or electrified components.

Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly and clearly 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 priorities.

Preferred experience:

Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Data Visualization Software

Six Sigma training

Commercial truck product knowledge

Working with or in production environments

Bachelor’s degree required. MS/MBA degree preferred

PMP or PgMP certification preferred. If a candidate does not currently have a certification, they must be willing to earn one within 12 months of satisfying the experience requirements for the certification.

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

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

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 Program Manager is $119,100 - $186,300 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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

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