Braunability Group

## Project Manager 2 (PM 2)Applylocations: Winamac, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R-102762**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 preferredBraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.For over 50 years BraunAbility products have been changing the lives of people with physical disabilities. We invite you to explore employment opportunities and be a part of what we do! #J-18808-Ljbffr