POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager will coordinate people and processes for multiple or complex projects to ensure they are delivered on time and produce the desired results. This position will develop detailed project plans through extensive planning and cross-collaboration, ensure resource availability and allocation, and deliver every project on time and within budget and scope. These projects may include iterative updates to current products, engineering changes, production line moves and new equipment implementation.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Develop detailed project plans for multiple complex projects. Track progress and milestones to ensure the project will deliver successful results and within budget.
- Track status and timing supporting ongoing supply chain analysis involving near term and long-term supply chain network strategies. Responsibilities include evaluating the supply chain network (at regional and country levels) from product source to customer delivery. It includes evaluation of manufacturing and warehouse facilities, transportation modes, and supplier locations. This position works cross-functionally to identify, evaluate, and recommend cost effective, service-sensitive supply chain network layout alternatives and the impact on service, costs and inventory levels.
- Assist in the planning of product development cycle and resource plans for future projects.
- Facilitate weekly change notice and project meetings.
- Work with site leadership and vendors to determine availability of resources.
- Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.
- Lead weekly project status meeting.
- Serve as a mentor and learning resource for entry level Project Managers to guide and support their growth, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged
- Ensure compliance to all PMO standards for Project Management (processes, forms, reporting etc.) throughout the Centers of Excellence.
- Other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7+ years of related experience required.
Required Licenses
- PMP certification preferred.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
- Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Project.
- Ability to put business plans together to evaluate proposed changes.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and others.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to coach team members on Project Management processes and procedures
Travel
COMPETENCIES
- – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
· – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
· – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
· – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
· – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
· – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
· – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
· – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
· – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
· – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
· – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position is subject to sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Physical Activities
- This position is subject to the following physical activities: standing, walking, talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists, or fingers in a repetitive motion.
Visual Acuity
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Working Conditions
- This position primarily operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Perks That Go the Extra Mile :
At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.
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