Project Manager
Oshkosh Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Hagerstown • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $82,900 - $134,300 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
PMPSDLCTableauVBA
About the role
- Define project scope, goals, success criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Lead project execution, proactively identifying and resolving issues, risks, and conflicts.
- Implement corrective actions when performance deviates from plan.
- Ensure successful project closure, validating all deliverables and outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional teams from Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, IT, Finance, and external partners.
- Serve as the primary liaison for customers (including government agencies) on small to mid-size programs or within defined areas of larger programs.
- Facilitate effective communication across internal teams, suppliers, customers, and executive stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver status updates, reports, and briefings to stakeholders, including government customers.
- Monitor progress using KPIs, earned value metrics (EVM), dashboards, and tracking tools.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, status reports, issue logs, and performance summaries.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., ISO, IATF 16949, FAR/DFARS).
- Support internal/external audits and manage scope change requests in coordination with contracts and legal teams.
- Identify and mitigate project risks; manage scope changes and implement change control procedures.
- Monitor adherence to quality and technical requirements.
- Drive process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Support proposal development and cost estimation efforts for new opportunities.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of PMO tools, templates, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience OR 9 years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- PMP or CAPM certification.
- Experience in government or defense contracting; familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
- Proficiency with Smartsheet, Primavera P6, Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian tools.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, VBA) and reporting experience with Power BI or Tableau.
- Knowledge of SDLC, Agile/SCRUM, ECNs, and phase gate processes.
- Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or CMMI frameworks.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complete project lifecycles.
- Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementbudget managementresource allocationrisk managementLeanSix SigmaAgileWaterfallSDLCreporting
Soft skills
communicationtime managementorganizational skillsleadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationstakeholder managementconflict resolutionprocess improvement
Certifications
PMPCAPM