Project Manager 2-3, PMO

Knorr-Bremse; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Avon, OH is seeking a senior specialist to lead and govern the Product Development & Commercialization (PDC), Global Change Management (GCM), and Project Management (PM) processes regionally, aligning with Global PMO to drive governance and performance improvements.

You will train managers, maintain data quality for gate reviews, and mentor teams through PDC, GCM and PM projects while creating training materials and delivering classes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required.
• 10+ years in project management or product change management roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead PDC, GCM, and PM processes regionally.
• Improve regional processes with Global PMO cooperation.
• Serve as regional PM tool primary stakeholder (access/workload).
• Train project managers in PDC, PM methods and governance.
• Ensure data quality and support PDC compliance.
• Create and modify training materials for GCM, PDC, PM.
• Plan and deliver training classes across locations.
• Mentor Program Managers through PDC and GCM projects.
• Lead projects in PDC, GCM and PM domains.

Skills

Product Development

Product Change Management

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PM tool

Job description

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

This position is responsible for development, deployment, improvement and governance of the Product Development & Commercialization (PDC), Global Change Management (GCM), CRB (Change Review Board), Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) and other cross-functional business processes as assigned to increase organizational capability for Project Delivery Excellence. Standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques. This position also supports data reporting and auditing activities for the assigned processes

Essential Functions:

• Acts as the Process Lead for Product Development & Commercialization (PDC), Global Change Management (GCM) and Project Management (PM) Processes within the Region.
• Improves these processes continuously within region and with close cooperation with Global PMO personnel
• Acts as primary stakeholder in the region for a Project Portfolio Management tool, including first level support for PM-tool (administrative tasks such as access right, workload etc.)
• Supports and ensures project managers and project teams are trained and knowledgeable in PDC, PM methods / documentation / software /... e.g. Gate-Reviews
• Evaluates effectiveness, maintains and optimizes PDC, PM methods and standards (PLM, ppm, iPDC)
• Monitors and ensures quality of project data (such as Gate Review timing and quality, accuracy and total project coverage) and supports project quality in assuring PDC compliance
• Ensures auditing is set-up and executed for PDC and GCM processes, projects and product changes
• Supports and mentors Program Managers throughout the different phases of the PDC and GCM projects.
• Creates and modifies online and classroom training material for GCM, PDC, PM areas.
• Plans, organizes and teaches training classes in these areas.
• Monitors and tracks that appropriate personnel at all Bendix locations have received the appropriate training.
• Works with Key Users to ensure adequate knowledge is transferred to various departments and roles.
• Manages and leads specific projects in areas of PDC, GCM and PM processes

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated Product Development, Product Change Management & Project Management abilities with cross-functional influence.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, closure, decision-making and driving for success/results. Ability to work with limited direction and with tasks/strategies having some level of ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to resolve and manage conflict. Perseverance for resolving customer, personnel, process and technical issues.
• Demonstrated technical/analytical skills when resolving process related issues required to support business needs. Ability to think strategically. Fast learner. High degree of technical knowledge relative to Project

Management practices and methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with new processes and technologies.
• Ability to work in a customer/business-focused, team-based matrix organization and to manage time, multiple priorities and projects is essential. Multi-cultural awareness (Europe, North America, etc.) desired.
• Knowledge of Product Development, Product Change Management & Project Management processes and tools.
• Knowledge of Agile / SCRUM is desirable.
• Knowledge of process development and deployment, as well as organizational change management methodologies.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in various Project Management / Product Change Management roles in consistently more responsible positions. Experience in product development, product change and cross-functional projects required.
• Proven experience in complex environments where a transition from legacy to more current processes has been successfully achieved. Working level familiarity with business processes and IT systems.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related discipline mandatory

Position Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, OH is $89900 – $134900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commerical Vehicle Systems is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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