Manufacturing Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers. Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals. Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment. Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables. Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments. Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements Ability to travel up to 50% to our plants in the US and Mexico Requirements and Preferred Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required. 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments. Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid). Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities. Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority Excited to work in the office with great teammates Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Preferred Qualifications PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC). Global work experience and perspective #LI-LP1 PAY & BENEFITS Full-Time Salary: $120,000-$135,000 Bonus Eligible: 10% Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match Tuition Reimbursement WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.