Project Manager/Program Manager

Job Title: Project/Program Manager 3

Location: Chillicothe, IL or Lafayette, IN

Duration: 12 months

Summary:

The Project/Program Manager 3 is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities in areas such as engineering, R&D, financial systems, product rollout, or any other non-IT based project. The role involves overseeing project planning and execution, coordinating technical activities, and managing resources to ensure successful project delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects by creating detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
• Recruit, assign, and evaluate staff performance, ensuring the development and maintenance of team competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to assess project feasibility.
• Collaborate with management, production, and marketing teams to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review, recommend, or approve contracts and cost estimates.
  
  

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and methods for maximizing manufacturing and distribution efficiency.
• Understanding of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.
  
  

Education & Experience Required:

• BS or Associate’s degree in engineering, technology, manufacturing, materials, or industrial technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering design and/or program management.
• 5-7 years of overall professional experience.
  
  

Position’s Contributions To Work Group:

• Support NPI, NTI, & NSI DR/PR & GW Review archiving.
• Provide Obeya support, including material preparation and action item follow-up.
• Conduct data mining/extraction related to cost, demand, warranty, and reliability.
• Lead NSI Program activities and general program support.
  
  

Typical Task Breakdown:

• Manage knowledge archiving for NPI, NTI, & NSI DR/PR and GW Review materials, ensuring appropriate metadata associations across Core Components.
• Lead the preparation of Obeya materials and follow up on action items.
• Perform data mining for NPI, NTI, and NSI projects across Core Components.
• Provide general program support for NPI, NTI, & NSI initiatives.
• Oversee NSI Program Leadership tasks.
  
  

Interaction With Team:

• Daily interactions with peers, engineers, supply chain, operations, and purchasing personnel to support outlined responsibilities.
  
  

Required:

Technical Skills:

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, supply chain, accounting, and purchasing.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of tools.
  
  

Desired:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop and understand program financials.
• Previous experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Client NSI, NPI, and NTI processes.
• Training in 6Sigma or Lean methodologies.
• Knowledge of Client data systems related to demand, cost, warranty, and reliability.
• Experience in project planning.
• Familiarity with PowerBI.
  
  

Required:

Soft Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment both collaboratively and independently.
• Competency in working effectively within defined processes.
  
  

Desired:

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Ability to lead without direct control over resources.
• Motivation for personal and professional growth.