Project Manager (Level Doe)

Bobcat Company is a leader in the global compact equipment industry.  The Project Manager position plays a key role in developing new products that will lead Bobcat into the future and help maintain and strengthen a leadership position in a global market.

Project Managers are tasked with managing projects as part of the overall project portfolio.  Projects will range from introducing new features or business models to developing an entirely new platform of products.  This position is expected to lead project teams and work directly with functional leads to execute daily project work.  

Project Managers are expected to be key contributors within the Program Management group, executing projects at a high level while keeping project teams aligned to the global Bobcat NPD process.

The Project Manager role is a developmental position, offering the chance to build upon existing project management skills while learning from other leaders within the Program Management group.

This position is open to a location of Bismarck or West Fargo, ND.

Project Managers may lead multiple project teams.  These individuals will be required to utilize project management principles consistent with industry best practices while staying consistent with Bobcat processes.  Project scope definition, resource management, schedule development, and risk management should all be executed in a way that stays consistent with our processes and executes project work at a high level.  Project execution is a strong focus area for this role. 

This position is responsible for reporting at the project level.  Reports should be aimed at all areas of the organization from the executive level to the team level.  Understanding how to communicate clearly and concisely to a broad audience is required for this position.

Expect 10-20% travel depending on individual project requirements. Travel includes international travel to global offices overseas but is often focused on daily travel to manufacturing locations within North Dakota.  Project Managers are expected to work globally, which requires coordination with project teams   
 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 1 - 5 years of project-related experience is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred but not required.  Individuals will be expected to pursue this certification once hired.
• Applicants must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite of applications including MS Project or a comparable project scheduling tool.
• Experience in both traditional waterfall processes as well as Agile methods is preferred. 
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently without sacrificing quality or delivery of work.
• Applicants should have a strong understanding of financial principles and how they would apply to a development project.
• Applicants must be able to manage a comprehensive project plan considering Critical Path methodology while understanding cause and effect throughout the schedule.
• Applicants must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate project teams along with the ability to hold teams accountable to project objectives and commitments made throughout the NPD process.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Team player; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Travel Requirement: 10% - 24%.

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