Project Manager
The Project Manager leads the planning, execution, control, and completion of complex projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals. This role acquires and coordinates resources across multiple disciplines, including internal teams and external contractors or consultants, to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager helps define project objectives, oversees quality throughout the project life cycle, and supports Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), Facilities, and other initiatives where project management expertise is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that all objectives, deadlines, and budget targets are met.
- Follow established management systems to ensure all required program launch activities and quality planning activities take place during program development.
- Set up and engage the project team, taking responsibility for all disciplines, overall team success, and the results delivered by each team member.
- Create and execute detailed project work plans and timelines, revising them as needed to address changing requirements and priorities.
- Monitor the team's performance against project targets, including program costs, customer requirements, and identified risks.
- Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend adjustments to project budgets when necessary.
- Collaborate with the project team to identify, develop, submit, and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluate resource needs for projects supporting new products and cost reduction initiatives, obtaining consensus on due dates with all functional leaders.
- Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of projects and ensure adherence to defined scope.
- Develop proposals for risk mitigation and coordinate appropriate risk management activities throughout the project life cycle.
- Set and manage clear project expectations with team members, leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Review deliverables prepared by the team, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide constructive feedback and suggestions for change.
- Escalate issues related to work products or team member behaviors appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Build, develop, and maintain strong business relationships that are critical to project success.
- Apply and enforce established project and product standards, practices, and compliance requirements.
- Prepare for and lead project and quality reviews, delivering engaging, informative, and well-organized presentations.
- Facilitate regular team meetings and provide verbal, written, and presentation-based reports to keep stakeholders informed of project progress, issues, and solutions.
- Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, current, and stored appropriately for easy access and auditability.
- Participate in the analysis of project profitability, revenue, and margins as required.
- Conduct project post-mortem reviews and document recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain accountability for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance in the assigned area, including responsibility for the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, self-assessment activities, and reporting to management.
- Develop and monitor processes and practices necessary to maintain legal and ethical compliance in the assigned area.
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Essential Skills
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management certification (required).
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of successful project management experience in a technical organization, including managing teams to tight and strict timelines.
- Hands-on experience with agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
- Thorough understanding of strategic planning, including setting priorities, aligning projects with organizational goals, and managing trade-offs.
- Proven expertise in risk management, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring.
- Proven experience in change management, including managing scope changes, stakeholder expectations, and organizational impacts.
- Strong ability to manage budgets, monitor project costs, and support profitability and margin analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and resources across multiple disciplines.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, engaging, and well-organized presentations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including setting expectations and maintaining effective communication with team members and leadership.
- Ability to enforce project and product standards and ensure compliance with internal practices and controls.
- Experience with formal quality planning and program launch processes.
- Accountability for internal controls and compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley-related responsibilities.
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Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in the automotive industry or with products similar to those manufactured in automotive-related environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with IATF standards and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes is preferred.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, and validation test is preferred.
- Having supported Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Facilities projects previously is an advantage.
- Experience building and maintaining key business relationships that support project success.
- Strong facilitation skills for leading meetings, reviews, and cross-functional discussions.
- Ability to conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
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Work Environment
This role is based onsite in Milwaukie, OR. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position regularly requires extended hours and occasional weekend work as project demands and deadlines require. The Project Manager works in a professional, technical environment, collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams, and interacting with both internal stakeholders and external partners or consultants.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukie, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $70.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukie,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2026.
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