Head of Product - Perry, OK, United States - The Toro Company

Description

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market.

Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive.

We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members.

All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to develop and execute the project plan and maintain schedule, track adherence to product cost target and project budget, and ensure compliance to project scope.

The overall goal is the optimization of individual projects within a complex multiple-project system, where velocity of the entire project portfolio within new product development is the priority.

Manage projects from conceptual approval through completion
Create a work plan for each phase of the project with input from resource managers and project team members
Develop and manage project schedules
Ensure project documentation is created, meets standards, and is properly maintained according to established procedures
Collaborate with other project managers to manage resources and project needs according to corporate priorities
Develop and review project requirements with key stakeholders to ensure project scope is accurately defined and managed so that cost and profitability goals are met
Track and report project budget
Drives key and timely decisions required to meet project objectives through cooperation with other team members
Address project-related conflicts and issues in a direct and effective manner
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes
Coordinate project communication between team members and organizational stakeholders
Seeks guidance from supervisor and senior level team members related to new assignments and complex decisions
Perform other duties as assigned, including managing special projects unrelated to new product development

A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field (or equivalent work experience, considered)
NP Project Manager I-0-2 years experience
NP Project Manager II needs 2-4 years experience
NP Project Manager III needs 5+ years experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus
Experience with SAP or other ERP system is beneficial
Basic understanding of the new product development process
High level of emotional intelligence with a focus on teamwork and collaboration
#MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT
In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the app, formerly the Even app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our Applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.