Project/Program Manager - NPI/NSI

Harvey Nash; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash seeks a Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) for a 12‑month assignment in Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL. The role focuses on planning, directing and coordinating activities in engineering, R&D, and product roll-out within non‑IT contexts.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects with detailed plans, presenting proposals to clients, recruiting and developing staff, and analyzing technology and market needs to assess feasibility and drive delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with detailed plans and direct integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee staff development.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand to plan and assess feasibility of projects.
• Provide NSI project status tracking and participate in NSI Portfolio Review.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Production processes knowledge

Management principles

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

PMI or PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 2 - (109429-1)

Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL

12 months

Job Description

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 2-4 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• Support the New Source Introduction (NSI) Portfolio Manager

Reason/motivation for request

• Addition

Why Client?

“Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Typical task breakdown

• Providing NSI project status tracking
• Archiving of NSI DR/PR & GW Review documentation
• Prepping for NSI Portfolio Review
• Providing data mining / extraction utilizing Excel and PowerBI
• Present and explain reports and findings to clients.
• Facilitate project meetings with various business partners.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Interaction with team

• Daily interaction with NSI Portfolio Manager, NSI Leads, Strategy Leads, Engineers, and Project Management Office staff in support of outlined responsibilities

Team Structure

• Report to NSI Portfolio Manager for all work assignments

Work environment

• Business casual/Office

Education & Experience Required

• Years of experience: 5+ years project/program management experience in technical field required
• Degree requirement: 4-yr degree in STEM field preferred
• Do you accept internships as job experience: yes

Top 3 Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• problem solving skills
• attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Expertise in use of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc

(Desired)

• Engine experience preferred

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

Travel Requirement – 0-25% (domestic)

Export Control Requirements – NO