Director of Project Management

Director of Project Management |


Utilimaster |


Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Director of Project Management for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will enjoy overseeing the strategic direction of the Project Management function and ensuring programs and projects are effectively managed and implemented across the business.

Your day-to-day will involve developing and implementing project management processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

The work you will accomplish in this role will be instrumental in shaping the future of how truck bodies are designed, built, and delivered.

You will also:

• Provide direction and oversight over Utilimaster's project implementation processes
• Manage company adherence to standard implementation processes
• Ensure business and program implementations meet budget, timeline, and contractual requirements
• Maintain organizational, team, and work breakdown structures, work planning, issue logs, change control, and executive reports for implementations
• Provide input on operating models, standard corporate functional and information system models, performance metrics, expected outcomes, and plan impacts
• Ensure project success by partnering cross-functionally
• Communicate project status to all internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor project team members and stakeholders
• Utilize appropriate tools and techniques to increase and maintain commitment to portfolio goals
• Embrace the roles of Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree is required
• 10+ years of Project Management experience in the manufacturing sector
• Six or more (6+) years of leadership experience managing three or more (3+) direct reports
• Ability to travel up to 40%
• Experience working in the automotive, commercial truck, industrial equipment, agricultural, or manufacturing industries
• Versed in developing and managing governance and controls for PMO structures
• A deep understanding and demonstration of project management tools, techniques, and methodologies
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• A reputation for being attentive to detail
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
• A history of planning and handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and eagerness to succeed within constantly changing priorities

What Makes You Stand Out

• PMP Certification
• Automotive industry expertise
• Understanding of Change Management methodologies

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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