AVL Test Systems Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as

Project Manager I

AVL is continuing to grow and evolve as new technologies emerge such as battery, electrification, etc.  We are searching for a Project Manager I to join our team and continue supporting our growth.  This Project Manager I will possess a minimum of 1+ years of technical or PM experience with preferably exposure to new technologies.  Experience in the PM area or technical experience is considerable.  Our PM team is responsible for managing a variety of processes, projects and products working with different internal and external customers.  This opportunity will join a dynamic environment with the support of a team.  The PM role will continue to provide growth and development as everyday provides new and different challenges and opportunities.  

In addition to experience, candidates should possess proficient communication, teamwork and a strong work ethic.  The Project Manager position is a leadership role and key position within the AVL organization.  Experience with Microsoft is required, and SAP is beneficial.  AVL is a great opportunity to challenge established skills and develop a career within a strong Project Management team.  

The PM position will be a hybrid position of remote, onsite at customer locations as required, and in-person at the AVL office in Plymouth, MI.  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Controlling of projects with low commercial, social, and technical complexity.
• Co-ordination of Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Customer site activities.
• Managing the project initialization and planning
• Ensures implementation of projects in compliance with all related processes to achieve targets (cost, timing, deliverables) and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures project quality gates (handovers from and to other departments, design reviews etc.) are fully complied with
• Scope change management
• Customer Relationship Management during project execution.
• Authority of overall budget control – manage and control contingency
• Interface with Finance and support project accounting requirements.
• Identify new business opportunities on existing projects.
• Responsible for applying appropriate tools and methods (Quote, PRISM, risk management, open issues list, documentation, internal project reporting, etc.) 
• Proactive in escalating as appropriate to keep cost, timing, and deliverables on track while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Conduct project lessons learned with project team and management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related
• 1+ years relevant experience, ideally in integration of powertrain and vehicle testing systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple customers.
• Excellent people, verbal written communication and relationship building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Competence with MS Word, Excel, PPT, and Project
• Awareness of and ability to accommodate personality and cultural differences
• Distinctive customer focus

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires.  Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Click Here to see the EEO is the Law poster.

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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.