Project Manager - Intelligent Transportation Systems

GMV Insyen AG; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Fully remote with occasional offsites

Job summary

GMV is seeking a Project Manager with an engineering background to lead OEM and transit technology deployment projects from planning through implementation. You will coordinate customers, internal teams, and external partners to deliver on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in technical project management, experience with hardware and software, and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business communications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in technical/engineering environments.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects including hardware and software.
• Reading and discussing schematics, drawings, BOMs, and vehicle/system specs.
• Strong planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead full OEM implementation lifecycle projects from planning to closeout.
• Coordinate with bus manufacturers' engineering teams on technical requirements.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as liaison between customers, internal teams, and external vendors.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for successful implementation.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting performance.
• Provide regular status updates, reports, and documentation.
• Support product implementation, testing, validation, and customer acceptance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Planning

Leadership

Customer engagement

Technical literacy

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Tools

JIRA

Navision MRP

Business Central ERP

Job description

Want to work on technology that keeps public transit moving? At GMV, you’ll join a close-knit U.S. team developing and deploying Intelligent Transportation Systems used by transit agencies nationwide, with the support of a global technology group.

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

As a Project Manager with engineering background, you will lead the successful delivery of complex OEM and transit technology deployment projects from initial planning through final implementation. Acting as the primary point of coordination between customers, internal stakeholders, and external partners, you will ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. This role is responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from forecasting and kickoff through engineering readiness, procurement coordination, provisioning, shipment, testing and validation, bus delivery, and final closeout, while maintaining alignment with technical requirements, timelines, budgets, and customer expectations. This is a highly collaborative role that combines technical and engineering understanding, project leadership, internal coordination and customer engagement to deliver innovative solutions that have a direct impact on our customers' operations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading technical projects throughout the full OEM implementation lifecycle.
• Coordinating with bus manufacturers engineering team on technical requirements.
• Developing project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Managing project scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Acting as the primary liaison between customers, internal teams, and external vendors.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.
• Proactively identifying and resolving issues that may impact project performance.
• Providing regular project status updates, reports, and documentation.
• Supporting product implementation, testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for a project leader who combines strong technical acumen with exceptional organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of customer-facing initiatives, and can successfully coordinate multiple stakeholders to deliver results.

For this position, you will need:

• 3+ years of project management experience in technical, engineering, OEM, manufacturing, or technology environments.
• Proven experience successfully managing complex engineering projects, including hardware (electronics) and software.
• Comfortable reading and discussing technical documentation such as schematics, drawings, BOMs, and vehicle or system specifications.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. Proven experience managing multiple priorities.
• Experience working directly with customers and external stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business communications.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with JIRA, Navision MRP, and Business Central ERP are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred.
• PMP certification and Transit and/or OEM industry experience are a plus.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Base salary between $100,000 to $110,000 per year, according to proven experience.
• Bonus program of approximately 20% of salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Fully remote working model, with occasional in-person offsites once or twice per year.

Join a team where your leadership and technical expertise will have a direct impact on customer success, operational excellence, and the delivery of innovative solutions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.