Project Manager - MPS

Sep 24, 2024

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few.

Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

Located in our downtown Denver office, you will work on product development projects where you will be responsible for defining, planning, and managing the complete project life cycle from design verification through process validation and launch.

• In this position you will be working within Gates Carbon Drive (https : / / www.gatescarbondrive.com / ) who specializes in working with bikes, e-scooters, fitness equipment, and motorcycles!
• You will coordinate task execution with Commercial, Marketing, Product Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain on global projects spanning North America, Europe, India, and SE Asia.
• This position will report to the Program Manager.

Key responsibilities (to name a few) :

• Project Initiation and Planning :
• Conduct requirement gathering activities and sponsor interviews
• Develop detailed project scope documentation
• Conduct WBS exercises with team leaders
• Create detailed project schedules and critical milestones
• Build overall project budget
• Establish project baseline and project KPIs
• Perform risk mitigation planning
• Project Execution Management :
• Execute projects according to plan
• Lead issue resolution activities
• Conduct regular project team reviews
• Track project spend and manage project resources
• Keep project plans up-to-date
• Escalate resource issues to senior leadership
• Conduct Design and Phase-Gate Approval reviews
• Initiate project change requests
• Conduct gate reviews with key stakeholders and functional managers

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelors' degree or above
• 5-7 years of PM experience using formal project management processes
• Familiar with PPM software
• Flexible and adaptable, preference for initiative and leadership
• Effective communicator and integrator
• Well organized and disciplined
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and projects
• A generalist rather than a technical specialist
• Able to identify problems and to make decisions
• Ability to translate business requirements into project requirements
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred :

• Knowledge within science and / or engineering
• Background in Engineering / technical / supply chain / quality
• Global experience

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Relocation is not provided
• 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
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science.

We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work / life balance and more.

Visit www.gates.com / careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together.

One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls;

and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and / or copiers / scanners. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

For individuals assigned and / or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role.

This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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