Farmington Hills | USA Project Manager (Sr.) (Hybrid)

• Be the Project CEO.
• Main customer interface on the assigned project(s).
• Review project requirements and develop timelines to meet project milestones with the project team (internal and external).
• Ensure the Project is on Budget, on Time, and on Quality.
• Set a budget, analyze, and activate recovery plans as necessary to meet budget goals.
• Ensure that all Tasks according to the Huf Product Development Process including Project Gate Reviews are completed accurately and timely.
• Establish, monitor, track and maintain the project Open Issues list and Engineering Changes and drive for timely completion.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor project team members in a matrix environment.
• Lead problem resolution between Huf and Customer.
• Lead problem resolution between Huf Departments located in different geographic locations (Tennessee, Detroit, Mexico, China, Brazil, and Germany).
• Notify Management (including the Site Manager or Sr. Vice President if necessary) of critical issues in a timely manner.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the team and escalate as required.
• Participate in frequent project status review meetings by presenting project status reports to senior management in US, Mexico, and/or Germany.
• Support Sales and Engineering departments with commercial discussions and negotiations.
• Mentor Team Members to successfully achieve their tasks.
• Lead change management.
• Update customer portals as necessary.
• Lead team in pre-production quality resolutions.
• Be the spirit of the team and set the example of success.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field or an Associate’s Degree with 15 years of related experience.
• 10 Years Project Management experience.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written in English. German or Spanish language skills is an advantage.
• Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project is essential.
• Able to maintain and work with confidential information.
• Strong negotiator who brings resolution to problems and issues.
• A strong presence in front of the customer who can argue their position.
• Knowledgeable in electrical and mechanical systems such as zinc die casting, plastic injection molding, assembly, and painting.
• Strong administrative, organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage and coordinate projects in different geographic locations that are on different time zones.
• Negotiate using internal resources in a matrix-based Project Management structure
• The ability to manage a budget and react accordingly.
• A strong presence in front of the customer who can argue their position.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently with different timelines.
• A good aptitude to learn new skillsets and the ability to adjust to a changing environment.
• SAP experience is an advantage but not necessary.
• Managing teams remotely and conducting meetings using MS Teams.
• Multi-OEM experience is recommended.

• Full comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

We offer a competitive salary and a full benefit package.