Project Manager

The Shyft Group

life insurance, flexible benefit account, 401(k)

United States, Michigan, Novi

41280 Bridge Street (Show on map)

Dec 30, 2024

Project Manager | Royal Truck Body | Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are:

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

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore and Independent Truck Upfitters. Over 4,000 employees across eleven 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, 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 Project Manager (Hybrid) based at our headquarters in Novi, MI, you will enjoy managing projects from planning and budgeting through launch and will oversee the progress of a portfolio of projects to ensure that commitments related to timeline, budget, scope, quality, resource and business case are met.

You will also:

Identify project goals and provide continuous oversight throughout the project life cycle
Partner with senior management and stakeholders to define deliverables that support business goals
Define project scope and expectations for multiple teams and vendors
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Establish and monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools
Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
Document project outcomes and recommendations for future improvements
Coordinate project tasks, track progress, and foster collaboration to deliver results
Resolve issues, mitigate risks, and escalate when appropriate
Utilize basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections to make decisions
Manage capital expenditure requests (CER) process and track approvals
Ensure completion and execution of all legal documentation
Provide monthly and quarterly cash flow estimates
Foster high-performing teams through leadership, motivation, and development
Manage project integrations through discovery, planning, execution, deployment, and close
Periodically assess the health of projects utilizing the Obeya room process
Recommend business process and system changes to improve efficiency and business outcomes
Manage the project transitions between functional groups and project phases
Conduct research into project-related issues and products

Learn more about The Shyft Group and our brands by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Five or more (5+) years of project management experience
A reputation for being consistently attentive to detail
Sound judgment with the ability to make timely and sometimes difficult decisions
A history of planning and handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Expertise in understanding, evaluating, and recommending changes to complex business processes
Proven training and organizational change management skills
Familiarity with value stream mapping
Versed in conflict resolution
Skilled in understanding financial metrics, creating capital expenditure requests, and managing a project budget
Ability to travel up to 50%

What makes you stand out

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Learn More

The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/802?c=theshyftgroup

The Shyft Group

Employee Testimonials

Our Story

Sustainability Report

YouTube

Join Our Talent Community

Our Brands

Utilimaster

Blue Arc

Royal Truck Body

DuraMag

Magnum

Strobes-R-Us

Spartan RV Chassis

Red Diamond

Builtmore

ITU

#LI-Hybrid

Why The Shyft Group?

At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest
asset. That's why we're committed to fostering an environment where you can
thrive personally and professionally. When you succeed, we all succeed. We
offer comprehensive benefits that prioritize your health, financial well-being,
and work/life balance-because we know your best work happens when you feel
supported in every aspect of life.

Stay Healthy: Your health is our priority. We
provide:

Comprehensive
Medical and Rx Plan
Health
Savings Account (HSA)
Complete
Dental and Vision Coverage
Healthcare
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
A
proactive Wellness Plan to help you stay at your best

Financial Security: We're here to help you build a
secure future. Our benefits include:

401(k)
Retirement Savings with employer contributions
Short-
and Long-Term Disability coverage
Company-Paid
Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Options
for Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance: We know a fulfilling life outside of work fuels success at
work. We offer:

Educational
Reimbursement to support your professional growth
An Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) for guidance when you need it
Dependent
Care FSA to help manage family responsibilities

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we offer
peace of mind. Join us and experience the difference!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.