Project Manager 2 (PM 2)

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The PM2 is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and influencing the specific elements of a project to ensure completion of a project on time and within budget, while meeting all applicable project goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work within the scope of the BraunAbility product development (Stage-Gate) and other PMO processes to manage various projects and other strategic initiatives.
• Support Product Portfolio with coordination of upcoming projects through resource planning.
• Critically involved in ideation and planning stages of a project along with Portfolio and other departments to set new projects up for success.  This looks like leading the development of baseline project timing, product cost, and project budget.
• Track and manage the scope, timeline, and costs of assigned projects and compare with baseline targets. Forecast final project costs and timing, with an emphasis on recovery when necessary.
• Lead the team to identify program risks proactively and mitigate them.
• Conduct and motivate cross functional team meetings to manage the project and to promote communication and problem resolution.
• Guide team through lessons learned activities and lead improvement activities driven by those lessons.
• Identify the expectations of internal and external customers, and strive to meet all applicable to quality robustness, budget, and timing.
• Lead Steering Committee or other stakeholder meetings to provide the organization updates on various projects.
• Coordinate cross functional communication and planning of model year change over activities.
• Build on existing external relationships with vendors and OEs to promote future programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a business discipline preferred. 
• PMP certification preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of related work experience to include 2 years of project management experience utilizing management processes (ex. Stage-Gate) or 2 years of experience launching new vehicle or lift products required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience equal to 7 years of related experience to include direct project management experience utilizing management processes (ex. Stage-Gate) or experience launching new vehicle or lift products required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Proven ability to influence cross functional teams required
• Strong knowledge of stage-gate product development process and AIAG APQ requirements needed
• Strong knowledge of agile program management principles and tools
• Ability to handle multiple projects needed
• Strong organizational skills are needed
• Strong business acumen needed
• Technical understanding of BraunAbility products preferred

BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.