The Project Manager will be a vital role in managing our R&D and New Product Development Projects to meet the determined development goals on point & on schedule. This role will function as the lead communicator and technical liaison between multiple groups of technical, design, and product staff to make sure project deliverables are being met in a timely manner
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Acts as the lead project facilitator & communicator for vehicle programs and projects, within the US based development facility & R&D group in Hangzhou China
- Maintains accurate project schedules for multiple overlapping projects, and assures strong communication between project members, and pushes for results according to the expected deliverables
- Participates in product meetings, & contributes to solution-oriented ideas to create the best products possible for the future of CFMOTO
- Bilingual (English & Mandarin) communication assistance for technical engineering-based discussions & translation of critical project related documents
- Excels as a workload prioritization & communication lead, improving interdepartmental working efficiencies, and ongoing clarity of project status for all team members
- Works with product management, engineering & the research team to incorporate customer focused inputs into project deliverables, in an on-going basis
- Maintains detailed project status correspondence documents, and communicates weekly deliverable to project members
- Collaborates with PG&A to support integration of accessory project schedules & development projects into the program deliverables
- Responsible for operating within standard operating procedures and following all company health & safety guidelines
- Ensures a clean and safe work environment
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
Education & Experience Required
BSME or related engineering degree, with a product focused outlook3+ years’ previous experience in similar role, preferably within the Powersports, Automotive or similar industry.OHV industry experience is highly preferredBilingual Mandarin & English, with a high ability to translate technical engineering documents & verbal communication between NPD teamsExcellent oral & written communication skillsAbility to work independently with strong teamwork & collaboration skillsStrong project management skills, of a technical nature, and schedule planning & keepingExpert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and experienced with Stage-Gate methodologyExperienced in MS office 365, in using its tools to facilitate group collaborationStrong customer focus and service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, and vendors at all levels in a cross-cultural settingDomestic travel can be expected up to 20%, with occasional international trips to China or other locations as neededThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of job-related factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, certifications, education, location and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $75k-$95k annually. Our competitive salaries are just one component to CFMOTO’s total compensation package. Additional benefits include : medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K Match, Vacation & Sick Time, Life Insurance and Employee Purchase Discounts and opportunities.