Gates

Technical Project Manager

Gates • $120K — $140K *
Englewood, CO 80112In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
  • 8-12 years of technical project management experience in manufacturing or product development.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
  • Experience with PLM and ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain technical and timing aspects of customer projects.
  • Support Sales and Application Engineers in product development from specification to production.
  • Interface with key customers to execute new business and relationships.
  • Own the production implementation of targeted business with customers.
  • Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams to achieve program goals.
  • Manage program milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Monitor KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance with options that begin immediately after hire.
  • Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation plus 11 holidays and 8 sick days.
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution and additional 3% match.
  • Tuition reimbursement to aid in further education.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Gates is looking for a Technical Program Manager located out of our Rochester Hills (MI) or Englewood (CO) office. In this highly visible role, you will:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Gates Program Management Process.
  • Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production - including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production.
  • Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis.
  • Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers.
  • Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals.
  • Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment.
  • Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.
  • Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments.
  • Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements


Requirements and Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required.
  • 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
  • Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority
  • Excited to work in the office with great teammates
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship


Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification
  • Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer
  • Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).
  • Global work experience and perspective

PAY & BENEFITS
    • Full-Time
    • Salary: $120,000-$140,000
    • Bonus Eligible: 10%
    • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
    • Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
    • 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
    • Tuition Reimbursement

About Gates

Gates Industrial Corporation plc, based in Denver, Colorado, is a manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products, which are used in diverse industrial and automotive applications. The company employs over 14,000 and has sales and manufacturing operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Learn more about Gates
Size
15,050 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$79.4 million
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ
GTES
* Ladders Estimates

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