Program Manager
Why work for Manitou Group?
Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reporting to the Director of NPD Projects, the Program Manager serves as a Project Catalyst. In this capacity, you
are responsible for the strategic execution and coordination of assigned NPD, CPD, and VAVE projects. We are
looking for a Builder and an Optimizer: someone who doesn’t just manage a schedule, but proactively builds the
frameworks for project success and optimizes product margins through technical ingenuity. You will lead the portfolio
in accordance with the Development Plan, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of Quality, Cost,
and Deadlines while maintaining seamless alignment with global stakeholders.
● Full-Cycle Project Leadership: Drive the end-to-end execution of the assigned NPD and CPD projects,
navigating from initial technical specification through validation, serial start-up, and production stabilization.
● VAVE (EcoTech) Leadership: Act as the primary architect for cost-reduction initiatives by leading the
EcoTech process. Cross-functionally, identify and execute high-value technical savings and resourcing
opportunities to significantly lower the Standard Variable Cost (SVC) and improve overall product margins.
● Proactive Risk & Quality Management: Manage and report project risk on a regular basis, knowing when to
raise issues to the leadership team. Ensure technical and schedule risks are neutralized through aggressive
mitigation strategies before impacting project tollgates.
● Strategic Governance: Facilitate seamless collaboration between R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to
ensure technical specifications are met on time and within the defined framework. Lead the preparation and
successful passage of all project Tollgates, providing clear synthesis and decision points for executive
leadership.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Strategic Project Orchestration: Advanced ability to lead complex, multi-year project lifecycles from concept
to market.
● VAVE Architecture: Expertise in Value Analysis and Value Engineering; ability to dissect a Bill of Materials
(BOM) to identify and execute technical cost-reduction opportunities.
● Decisive Risk Management: Strong situational awareness to manage day-to-day risks independently, with
the executive presence to escalate critical issues with proposed solutions.
● Influential Communication: Exceptional ability to facilitate steering committees and synthesize complex
technical data into clear decision points for executives.
● Cross-Functional Catalyst: Proven success driving performance within a matrix environment (R&D, Supply
Chain, Finance, and Marketing).
● Financial & Technical Synthesis: Able to understand technical engineering constraints while simultaneously
driving toward SVC and margin targets.
EXPERIENCE:
● Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related technical field required.
EXPERTISE:
● Experience: 5-10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
● Leadership: Minimum of 5 years of direct management or senior-level cross-functional project leadership
experience.
PAY RANGE:
Base Salary Range between $112,000 & $154,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance
metrics
*Actual pay determined by experience level, skills & qualifications
LOCALIZATION:
● Madison or Yankton, South Dakota or West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend, Wisconsin, United States of America
What does MANITOU Group offer? Above local legal requirements, of course
● Base Salary Range between $112,000 & $154,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance
metrics
o Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
● Travel: Up to 10%
● In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive
benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement,
volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so
much more!
● Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
● Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, veteran status or disability status
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