Program Manager - Product Development (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry. Manage the Product Development Process (PDP) for assigned product development projects, including new market entries, model redesigns, system upgrades, and major product modifications. Projects may be complex and concurrent with dependencies on other projects and departments. Under general supervision, oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, cost targets, and overall development performance. This role reports to the onsite Chief Engineer with a dotted line to the Senior Manager of Program Management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience in materials control, production planning, project management, or product development
Good computer, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and project management software
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across business units
Willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays (0–5%)
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Knowledge of company department interdependencies

Responsibilities

Lead assigned PDP projects from concept through production launch and closure.
Define project scope, goals, schedules, budgets, performance targets, and quality objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, resolve issues, adjust plans as needed, and ensure successful product introduction.
Conduct post-project reviews.
Support parts tracking and manage inventory disposition during development builds (DV/MCS).
Facilitate project meetings, maintain accurate project documentation, and communicate progress, risks, and deviations to team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
Build team capability through coaching and mentoring.
Collaborate with other Program Managers and provide task prioritization guidance to technical staff as project needs dictate.
Continue professional development.
Support PDP-related compliance efforts (e.g., ISO, EU requirements).
May represent the company in explaining PDP practices and recommend process improvements as approved by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.