Program Manager - New Product Development

Toyota Material Handling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Professional development

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate multiple related projects, set milestones, and monitor progress across teams at our onsite Greene, NY office. You will drive governance, manage scope and budgets, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and value.

The role requires 6+ years in project management, strong leadership, and proficiency with PM software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in project or program management.
• Strong planning, organization and budgeting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.
• Matrix environment leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and adaptability to market feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with project management software/tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for small to moderate projects.
• Lead and direct the work of others to meet milestones and budgets.
• Ensure on-time, within scope and within budget project delivery.
• Communicate scope and objectives to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans with progress tracking.
• Support governance, controls, and services for programs.
• Manage scope changes and project costs with verification techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize risks.
• Create and maintain project documentation.
• Support negotiations with suppliers and report status to management.
• Identify process improvements to add value.
• Document needs with diagrams and process maps.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail orientation

PM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

The Role

Join our Team as a PROGRAM MANAGER!

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll coordinate and complete multiple related small/moderately complex projects to support strategic business initiatives on time, within budget, and scope. You will set milestones, assign responsibilities to project leads and monitor and summarize progress of projects while coordinating to ensure all aspects of the project are agreed upon by functional areas. This position performs work under general supervision and handles moderately complex issues and problems, referring more complex issues to others. If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of small/moderately complex projects.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Communicate project scope and objectives to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress across the interconnected projects simultaneously.
• Develop, implement, and manage governance, controls, and services to support programs.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Support technical discussions and contractual negotiations between the company and suppliers.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects.
• Enhance department and organization by exploring opportunities for process improvement to add value to job accomplishments.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of broad experience in project or program management.
• Strong project management skills including, but not limited to: planning and organization, attention to detail, leadership, coaching, managing and improving team dynamics, developing and tracking project budgets, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to build consensus in a manner that is positive, clear, and effective across multiple departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully lead in a matrix environment.
• Solid problem‑solving skills.
• Technically capable, with a mindset to assess and adapt strategies based on market and customer feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of project management software/tools and Microsoft Office.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• A general understanding of the material handling industry, products, and solutions.

Where And When You’ll Work

This is an onsite position located at our Greene, NY office

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary - $106,060 - $130,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation:

This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.