Project Manager

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for acting as the key liaison among all involved BILSTEIN sites & functions. This role is responsible for planning, execution, monitoring and closing cross functional and operational excellence projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages project teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Defines project goals and scope in collaboration with stakeholders, aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Plans and executes projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, including the creation of Gantt charts or sprint plans.
• Tracks project performance against scope, timeline, and budget; communicates progress and critical issues to leadership through structured reports and dashboards.
• Leads cross-functional operational excellence initiatives (non-product projects), such as implementing online catalogs and developing internal tracking tools and SharePoint/Power BI dashboards for team use, in line with Agile principles.
• Occasionally leads product development projects (Waterfall) from Design and Development through Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Launch.
• Conducts post-project evaluations, documents lessons learned and drives continuous improvement strategies.
• Improves product development processes through cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional project teams.
• Exceptional presentation skillsboth written and verbalacross all levels of management.

• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with SharePoint Sites, SharePoint Lists, automation tools, and Power BI (required).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle and Smartsheet (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience
• 3-5 years' experience in Project Management, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

• A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options
• 401K matching program
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer hours
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Gym reimbursement
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted BILSTEIN products

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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