Strategic Program Manager – EV/Software Initiatives

PACCAR Inc; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP services

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, seeks a Program Manager to lead complex product development programs in a matrixed environment. The role involves coordinating across multiple departments, managing scope, schedule, and budgets, and ensuring program quality and PPAP readiness.

Based in Kirkland, WA, travel up to 15% is expected. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of related experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and PMP/PgMP certification or willingness to

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10+ years experience with increasing responsibility in project development or related functions with demonstrated leadership success.
• Experience managing stage-gate projects within matrixed organizations spanning multiple locations and countries.
• Technical aptitude and ability to communicate complicated topics clearly; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations for senior management; influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Data Visualization Software; Six Sigma training may be preferred.
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred; willing to earn within 12 months if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product development program activities across multiple departments and PACCAR divisions.
• Deliver programs on time and on budget; develop, track and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Communicate up, down, and across the organization, escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain programs in the tollgate phases and write business plans for approvals.
• Lead efforts to achieve 100% PPAP approval prior to Volume Validation builds.
• Manage successful production implementation.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project development

Matrixed leadership

Effective presentations

Influence without authority

Team collaboration

Fast-paced work

Data visualization

Communication skills

Production environments

Commercial truck product knowledge

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Data Visualization Software

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, seeks a Program Manager to lead complex product development programs in a matrixed environment. The role involves coordinating across multiple departments, managing scope, schedule, and budgets, and ensuring program quality and PPAP readiness.

Based in Kirkland, WA, travel up to 15% is expected. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of related experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and PMP/PgMP certification or willingness to