What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager 2, GCM position at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems?
LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 1458 | JOB GRADE: 16
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Summary:
Manage projects throughout all stages of the Global Change Management (GCM) and project processes, according to the guidelines, for medium, local or regional and/or B – categorized projects.
Essential Functions:
- Assess, plan and manage the implementation of more complex product changes / projects from Initiation through Plant Production Launch, including coordination of the required cross-functional personnel and activities.
- Drive and provide strong direction, decisions and actions, including adjustments to product changes / project to ensure successful completion in meeting cost, customer, quality, and timing commitments and requirements.
- Ensure adequate and appropriate resources are assigned to product changes / projects. Motivate others through positive interactions.
- Communicate product change / project progress and facilitate issue resolution, internally with Corporate and Plant functions, and with external customers. Conduct management updates.
- Contribute to and help lead resolution or escalation of critical issues during the product change / project.
- Develop customer-specific price quotations on new work and collect information for proper quotations from other functions as appropriate.
- Help lead financial and other analysis for new opportunities based on product line and customer strategies.
- Develop cost estimates on product changes and projects, which may include Supplier / Plant tooling, equipment, testing equipment, and packaging.
- Initiate formal funding requests as required by internal policies and guidelines. Responsible for monitoring and reporting product change / project expenses to Management.
- Manage Customer Engineering Notification/Change Management Process, Customer Specific Requirements, and Internal Audits per QS/ISO Standards.
- Use internal computer systems (Team Center, SAP) to input, track and complete product change and project requests and tasks.
- Perform Key User activities for GCM system, including submitting IT change proposals for enhancements, training and performing testing during upgrades.
- Share and explain the metrics, progress, status and issues of product changes / projects to responsible / affected product groups, plants and central functions.
- Lead GCM and other process improvement activities.
Knowledge:
- Solid knowledge of business and management processes needed for successful product change and project completion.
- Working knowledge of budgets and financial analysis.
- Basic knowledge of project management techniques and best practices.
- Familiar with industry standards as well as internal Bendix standards.
- Knowledge to carry out a process or procedure based on deadlines.
- Knowledgeable with risk/opportunity factors and can act accordingly.
Experience:
- 5-7 years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing or supply chain project management, with 3-4 years being a functional representative/lead.
- Experience in an automotive or transportation environment preferred.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, capable of formal and informal discussions with a professional presence.
- Ability to think and act in a structured way. Strong organizational and planning skills to divide time between specific activities.
- Perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong sense of urgency, perseverance, and the creativity to overcome obstacles
- Great problem-solving skills. Detail oriented.
- Focused on driving results and reaching goals, including working to tight deadlines regardless of possible setbacks and stress.
- Strong knowledge about Project Management procedures, methods, and tools
- Very proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word etc).
- Strong presentation skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business required, Master’s degree in related profession a plus.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Telework policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
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