Sr. Manager PMO - New Product Development

Join our Team as a SR. MANAGER PMO - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT!

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Manager PMO - NPD to join our team. In this role, you’ll coordinate and complete multiple related small/moderately complex projects to support strategic business initiatives on time, within budget, and scope. You will set milestones, assign responsibilities to project leads and monitor and summarize progress of projects while coordinating to ensure all aspects of the project are agreed upon by functional areas. This position performs work under general supervision and handles moderately complex issues and problems, referring more complex issues to others. 

Because our New Product Development environment involves automation, telematics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and advanced energy technologies, this role requires more than traditional project management expertise. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a technical environment and have a foundational understanding of the types of equipment and technologies that support our products. If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

• →Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of small/moderately complex projects.
• →Lead and direct the work of others.
• →Work effectively with engineering, product development, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and other functional teams to drive projects forward.
• →Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• →Communicate project scope and objectives to all relevant stakeholders.
• →Develop and manage a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress across the interconnected projects simultaneously.
• →Develop, implement, and manage governance, controls, and services to support programs.
• →Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• →Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• →Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• →Support technical discussions and contractual negotiations between the company and suppliers.
• →Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects.
• →Enhance department and organization by exploring opportunities for process improvement to add value to job accomplishments.
• →Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.
• →Performs related work as assigned. 

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably within a product development, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, technology, or similarly technical environment.
• Strong project management skills including, but not limited to: planning and organization, attention to detail, leadership, coaching, managing and improving team dynamics, developing and tracking project budgets, and process improvement.
• Foundational technical knowledge of Automotive, Heavy Equipment, hydraulic systems, mechanical systems and/or ESS battery systems
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to build consensus in a manner that is positive, clear, and effective across multiple departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully lead in a matrix environment.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Technically capable, with a mindset to assess and adapt strategies based on market and customer feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of project management software/tools and Microsoft Office.

This position requires a foundational technical understanding of the products, equipment, and technologies involved in our New Product Development environment.

Candidates must have a basic working knowledge of at least one or more of the following areas:

• Automotive systems and equipment
• Heavy equipment and mobile machinery
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Mechanical systems and components
• Electrical systems
• Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and/or battery technologies
• Automation and automated control systems
• Telematics and connected equipment

The successful candidate does not need to be an engineer or an expert in every technology listed above. However, a foundational understanding of technical systems is a minimum requirement. Candidates should be comfortable with technical terminology, understanding how systems and components interact, asking informed questions, and working collaboratively with engineering and technical teams.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• A strong understanding of the material handling industry, products, and solutions.

This is an on-site position based out of our Greene, NY office

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

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