Project Manager 2 (PM 2)

BraunAbility Americas; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BraunAbility Americas is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects. You will work with various teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business with at least 7 years of experience, including project management using Stage-Gate processes. Strong communication skills and knowledge of BraunAbility products are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience including 2 years of project management.
• Strong communication skills to influence teams.
• Technical knowledge of BraunAbility products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects within budget and on schedule.
• Lead project teams and manage communication.
• Forecast project costs and timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Stage-Gate process knowledge

Agile program management principles

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Technical understanding of BraunAbility products

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline

PMP certification

Job description

General Purpose

The PM2 is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and influencing the specific elements of a project to ensure completion on time and within budget, while meeting all applicable project goals.

Essential Functions

• Work within the scope of BraunAbility product development (Stage-Gate) and other PMO processes to manage various projects and strategic initiatives
• Support product portfolio with coordination of upcoming projects through resource planning
• Critically involved in ideation and planning stages of a project along with Portfolio and other departments to set new projects up for success
• Lead the development of baseline project timing, product cost, and project budget
• Track and manage scope, timeline, and costs of assigned projects and compare with baseline targets
• Forecast final project costs and timing, with an emphasis on recovery when necessary
• Lead the team to identify program risks proactively and mitigate them
• Conduct and motivate cross-functional team meetings to manage the project and promote communication and problem resolution
• Guide team through lessons learned activities and lead improvement activities driven by those lessons
• Identify the expectations of internal and external customers and strive to meet all applicable quality, robustness, budget, and timing requirements
• Lead steering committee or other stakeholder meetings to provide the organization with project updates
• Coordinate cross-functional communication and planning of model year change-over activities
• Build on existing external relationships with vendors and OEs to promote future programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a business discipline (preferred)
• PMP certification (preferred)
• At least 7 years of related experience, including 2 years of project management experience using Stage-Gate or 2 years of experience launching new vehicle or lift products
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of Stage-Gate product development process and AIAG APQ requirements
• Strong knowledge of agile program management principles and tools
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong organizational skills
• Strong business acumen
• Technical understanding of BraunAbility products (preferred)

BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.