About the position
HP Tuners LLC is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket, developing software and hardware for vehicle calibration. We are growing rapidly and are looking to add a Project Manager to our team to work to support our growing products. The Project Manager will use a hybrid mix of waterfall and agile methodologies to manage multiple cross functional projects to support business objectives. Most projects will be technology based and this will include the entire lifecycle, from conception through development, manufacturing, testing, and product release. This position will be responsible for creating and managing work schedules, reporting on project progress, oversee testing, facilitating meetings, and working with all departments to ensure products are released satisfactorily. Additionally, some non-product focused projects will be the responsibility of the project manager, spanning the entire range of business needs. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to get into the mix of a project and get their hands dirty to complete objectives as they will have several projects of varied complexity to manage; this is not a sit back and manage from a far position! This position reports to the Program Manager and requires attendance in Buffalo Grove 4 days a week, with 1 work from home day.
Responsibilities
- Plan, create, and manage project schedules/templates to ensure all projects are executed on time and within budget.
- Monitor the completion of project documentation.
- Lead scheduled and ad-hoc project meetings, setting agendas and documenting outcomes/action items.
- Troubleshoot project issues by identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions, escalating when necessary.
- Prioritize and monitor execution of project tasks to support the smooth flow of progress throughout the project, holding team members accountable for assigned tasks and milestones.
- Proactively manage risk, issues and changes and collaborate with teams to advise on effects to scope, timeline, and budget.
- Collaborate with Purchasing on project procurement alongside Tech Leads & Project SMEs.
- Ability to report on & communicate the status of all projects.
- Collaborate with Engineering Directors and other Project Managers on Resource Management across all projects.
- Collaborate and communicate within PMO team proactively to support the ecosystem of product launches.
Requirements
- PMP Certification preferred or in progress.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred; high School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in a Project Management Office is required. Emphasis & experience focused on technology, operations, and software applications is preferred.
- Project management experience ideally includes managing multiple technology related projects simultaneously from cradle to grave.
- Proficiency in using MS Office Suite. Knowledge of Smartsheet preferred.
- Exposure and understanding of both waterfall and agile project methodologies and associated tools.
- Exposure and understanding of managing deliverables through pre-release testing and validation.
- Strong technical aptitude is helpful (or desire and ability to learn!). We don't need you to be an engineer, but it would be beneficial if you understood basic electronics theory, basic coding elements, and good manufacturing processes.
- Interest in automotive technology is not required but wouldn’t hurt!
Benefits
- Estimated base salary range for this position is $110,000 – 120,000.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) program with employer matching.
