Program Manager

Division Information

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. A suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company`s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, sub-assemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

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Requisition Summary

The primary responsibility for the Program Manager will be supporting early feasibility investigations, definitions, and project or program implementation. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Business Development. The successful candidate will work directly with customers and Dynacraft support groups such as Supplier Quality, Operations, Materials, Engineering, Master Data, and IT to meet Dynacraft customer expectations.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers from concept to implementation on new or changing project requirements, ensuring coordination with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Dynacraft and Truck Division engineering teams, PACCAR Purchasing, External Suppliers and Truck Division Operations to ensure project success.
• Develop and support execution of project plans to meet objectives.
• Manage diverse, cross functional teams spanning multiple business functions and geographic locations in the execution of project activities.
• Proactively coordinate change in project scope, identify and escalate potential crises, and create/manage contingency plans.
• Communicate project status and issues to senior management and other stakeholders through reports and presentations as requested.
• Develop best practices, tools and documentation for project execution and coordination.
• Investigate and analyze new product or supply chain opportunities to drive Dynacraft growth through reducing PACCAR total cost.
• Support to identify and define equipment, labor and processes for new business including financial justification, capital and labor requirements, freight, and operational costs.
• Assist development of business cases including financial justification for new business opportunities.
• Support development of EEAs and coordinate project capital expenses to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ Product and/or Program Management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated leader, with the ability to handle multiple tasks with varying schedules, shifting priorities, and ambiguity
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, relationship-building, and written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Six Sigma training desired
• SAP and Capital Budget experience a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is desired
• Creative problem solver with strong application of process improvement methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet strongly desired
• Approximately 10% travel

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• Current PMP certification is required within 12 months of hire date.

Competencies

Paccar Benefits

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

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.