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Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Short Description

Visa sponsorship or immigration support is not available for this position. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and able to maintain that authorization throughout their employment without requiring employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

The Technical Project Manager will provide leadership and direction for the development anddocumentation related to manufacturing readiness for new product and operational programs. Thisrole will be responsible for managing program development in a matrixed organization to meetprogram objectives including schedules, budgets, communication, and issue management. Theposition is an integral part of the Advanced Manufacturing team that reports through the AssistantGeneral Manager of Operations. The successful candidate will join a team of highly performingprofessionals who pride themselves in developing innovative processes, setting industry standardsfor quality, and providing cost-effective designs. This position offers an excellent opportunity forcareer growth. Successful team members have advanced to prominent roles in other areas of the organization.

Job Function / Responsibilities

Provide project management leadership for Advanced Manufacturing in support of new productdevelopment and operational projects.

Coordinate program activities across multiple PACCAR divisions and departments.

Lead activities to identify PACCAR factory requirements for new vehicle programs. This includes, but is not limited to, budget requirements, brick and mortar changes, validationequipment, training, logistics packaging, product flow, and infrastructure development.

Coordinate manufacturing scope requests and obtain approval.

Develop and manage assigned program budgets, action trackers, and schedules.

Deliver assigned programs on time, on budget, while meeting program objectives. Maintainassigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase.

Effectively communicate up, down, and across the organization, including to seniormanagement, escalating issues as needed.

Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).

Prepare and deliver program presentations.

Communicate pertinent information to affected PACCAR factories. Coordinate plant input and feedback

Qualifications / Skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. MS/MBA degree preferred.

Minimum 7+ years’ experience with increasing responsibility in project development orrelated functions with demonstrated leadership success required.

Experience successfully managing stage-gate projects within matrixed organizations spanningmultiple locations and countries.

Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly communicate complicated topics. Strong written and verbal communication.

Demonstrated ability to:

Develop and deliver effective presentations, including those for senior management.

Influence without direct authority.

Manage multiple tasks, take initiative, be a strong team player and a problem-solver.

Perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and manage multiple projects

Preferred experience:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Data VisualizationSoftware.

Six Sigma training.

Commercial truck product knowledge.

Working with or in production environments

Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly communicate complicated topics.

PMP or PgMP certification preferred.

Willingness to travel up to 15% annually, occasionally on short notice

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee you have a full range of benefit options including:

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

Paid short-and long-term disability programs

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Advanced Manufactruing - Technical Project Manager is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.