Project Manager - Tool Management - Military Veterans
at Penske Truck Leasing
Position Summary:
The Project Manager - Tool Management will manage and follow up on the various projects the Director of Tool Management Optimization has going on at any given time. This role will organize teams and ensure assignments are being completed and reporting out on the progress. This position will manage and create content, which includes documentation of projects. The position will use 6 sigma tools to validate effectiveness of projects. The Project Manager will use Tool OEM's and various internal and external SMEs to identify the scope and desired outcomes along with timelines for reporting out and completing projects.
Major Responsibilities:
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously that involve multiple cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain a project plan, which may include the project requirements, technical solution, resource plan, work plan, and estimated project duration/effort.
• Monitor all project activity, budget and resources to ensure the project remains on schedule, within budget, and that no rework is required.
• Effectively communicate the project status, roles, scope changes, issues and risks to all project participants.
• Understand, support and apply standard project management tools as applicable.
• Analyze and prioritize project activities and client needs in order to establish realistic deadlines.
• Develop an understanding of the customer needs and the business and project objectives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that will eliminate defective processes and introduce better control inputs and changes.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Black Belt certification preferred
• 3 years of experience leading projects, supervising or coordinating team projects required
• 3 years of experience managing technical solutions and projects required
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project Manager proficiency
• Query capabilities, Qlik, Excel, SQL
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead and manage required
• Ability to multitask
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Other Corporate
Job Function: Project Management
Job Family: General Administration
Address: 275 Riverfront Dr.
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2414571
Reading, PA
Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquarterd in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates 440,000+ vehicles and serves customers from more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.pensketruckleasing.com to learn more.
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