Senior Project Manager – Paint and Process

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc. is looking for a Senior Project Manager – Paint and Process to drive growth and success within the company. The role requires a deep understanding of automotive paint systems, problem solving capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a 4-year degree, boast at least 10 years of experience in automotive paint systems with 5 years in management, and possess strategic leadership qualities. Join us to lead the way in paint and process development!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with automotive paint systems.
• At least 5 years in a management capacity.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Create division strategy with P&L responsibility.
• Support business growth plans.
• Establish strong customer relationships.

Skills

Automotive paint systems

Problem-solving

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Paint and Process

Troy, MI

Description

Who we are

EDAG Inc. is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends. We are the experts in the all-round development of complete vehicles and smart factories. Our interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitalization means that we have the crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.

Development with passion. That's us.

With an interdisciplinary team of around 9,000 experts, EDAG develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world’s leading automotive and non‑automotive companies.

This is how you will grow

The Senior Project Manager – Paint and Process will support our current business and contribute to the growth plans of the company. The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the President/CEO with other internal matrix relationships and with corporate headquarters in Germany. In this role, the ideal candidate will be charged with creating their own division strategy (with P&L responsibility), that will complement and comply with the company’s strategic plans. The candidate selected for this position will be an expert in automotive paint systems, passionate about problem solving, strongly collaborative and possess well‑developed oral and written communication skills. Once hired, the candidate will work alongside the President/CEO to learn the intricacies of the business, establish strong customer relationships and credibility with teammates to support a smooth transition and on‑boarding process.

• Strong understanding and experience in automotive paint systems
• Focus on anti‑corrosion and industrial paint application processes, equipment, and facilities knowledge, including curing, abatement, automation, and controls.
• Proven success as a high level, strategic leader
• 4‑year degree highly preferred
• Experience in the business development process (quotes, estimating, proposals, etc.)
• Ability to work and influence in a matrix and global organization is essential
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate rapidly and effectively within the organization and to represent the company in a professional manner
• Ability to create a vision and champion that vision within the organization
• Business experience in resource allocation, budgeting, project management, and leadership.
• Ability to shift resources and priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze quantitatively and qualitatively, scope technical requirements and effectively prioritize program deliverables and testing needs.
• Desire to learn and implement new software and tools to deliver results to EDAG and clients with speed and efficiency
• Understanding of business figures and management of financial.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with automotive paint systems with at least 5 years in a management capacity.
• Results driven experience combined with the skills to effectively manage P&L, including long term trends and the ability to make recommendations concerning management decisions, resource allocation, and business operations to enhance the division/company financial performance.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive, with the ability to identify opportunities and take initiative to achieve results.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, enabling effective interaction with a wide range of stakeholders.