Project Manager Lead

International Motors, LLC; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors, LLC, headquartered in Lisle, IL, seeks a Logistics Way Project Manager Lead to drive supply chain and logistics programs. The role acts as the SC&L voice for new programs, supplier sourcing initiatives, and high-profile strategic efforts across production readiness and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will engage cross-functional teams, manage projects with executive presence, and travel to production sites to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of project/program management experience.
• Master's degree and no experience.
• At least 3 years of project/program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new program and category management meetings to learn about upcoming launches and studies requiring Supply Chain and Logistics deliverables.
• Communicate about new program and supplier sourcing Supply Chain and Logistics requirements to Supply Chain and Logistics leadership.
• Work with SCM/Logistics SMEs to identify requirements to support new initiatives.
• Organize projects in a consistent and professional manner as determined by Logistics Way leadership.
• Present readiness updates in program reviews, including executive updates as required.
• Communicate ratings to procurement and explain rationale behind ratings.
• Travel to different production locations to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor key metrics and KPIs for projects post-implementation.
• Conduct lessons learned with SC&L leadership to identify opportunities.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

PMP or PgMP

MS Project

MS Office

Global programs

Communication skills

Listening skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

3 years project/program management experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

International is seeking a Logistics Way Project Manager Lead to join our team based out of our world headquarters (WHQ) in Lisle, IL. The Logistics Way Project Manager Lead will support all Supply Chain and Logistics verticals. This role will serve as the Supply Chain and logistics voice for high visibility new programs, major new supplier sourcing, and other high profile strategic business initiatives as required. We are seeking someone with a versatile communication style with executive presence, excellent project management skills, and deep knowledge in Supply Chain and Logistics to help us provide exceptional support and readiness for production and our end customers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new program and category management meetings to learn about upcoming launches and studies requiring Supply Chain and Logistics deliverables
• Communicate about new program and supplier sourcing Supply Chain and Logistics requirements to Supply Chain and Logistics leadership
• Work with Supply Chain and Logistics Subject Matter Experts (inbound and outbound transportation, material planning, warehousing, packaging, EDI, etc) to identify requirements to support new initiatives
• Organize projects in a consistent and professional manner as determined by Logistics Way leadership
• Present Supply Chain and Logistics readiness updates in program reviews, including executive updates as required
• Communicate Supply Chain and Logistics ratings to procurement and explain rationale behind the ratings
• Travel to different production locations to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Monitor key metrics and KPIs for projects post-implementation
• Conduct lessons learned with SC&L leadership to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of project/program management experience

OR

• Master's degree and no experience

OR

• At least 3 years of project/program management experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working cross-functionally in project management and supply chain/logistics.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Project or other project management tools preferred.
• Experience with high-profile, cross-brand, and/or global programs.
• Strong listening skills and ability to translate needs across subject matter experts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Experience with and/or training on One PDP.
• Detail-oriented with strategic thinking, able to operate with minimal supervision.
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of the TRATONGROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

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