Program Manager NON-IT - ONSITE (Engineering/NPI)

Program Manager

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This role is NON-IT (It is Engineering/NPI/connectivity related)

18 months

Onsite 5 days a week in Chillicothe, IL

Job Description

The main function of a non-IT Project Manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in engineering, research & development, financial systems, product roll-out, or other non-IT projects.

Coordinate projects by developing detailed plans, accomplishing goals, and directing the integration of technical activities.

Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.

Position's Contributions to Work Group

This role will lead New Product Introduction for customer and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions (Cellular, Sat, Wi?Fi, BT, UWB, etc.)

Responsibilities include generating functional requirements from customer (VOC), dealer (VOD), business (VOB), and regulatory (VOR) input and aligning them with market and industry trends.

The role ensures consistency between marketing, system, and hardware requirement documents while working closely with enterprise technical leaders.

Candidate Value Proposition

Why this Role? Connectivity transforms machine and engine data into recommendations and insights that help customers make informed decisions and enable the company to deliver products with lower total cost of ownership.

Products generate and process large amounts of sensor, model, and control algorithm data in real time to provide condition monitoring and fleet management services.

Connectivity provides the technology foundation for digital solutions and offers exposure across many areas of the enterprise.

Typical Day or Week in the Role

Help define functional connectivity requirements.

Collaborate with potential suppliers.

Define technology roadmaps.

Drive engineering execution and stakeholder communication.

Gather customer connectivity and feature requests, refine them, guide development, and ensure timely delivery.

Partner with technology and digital teams on enterprise architecture, implementation of new technologies, and evaluation of emerging technology solutions.

Interaction with Team: Lead cross-functional teams through meetings, workshops, requirements definition, and engineering execution.

Team Structure: Global team with most interaction in the U.S. and additional collaboration with India teams.

Work Environment: In-office five days per week.

Education & Experience Required

10 years of experience required.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.

Two-year degree not accepted.

Master's candidates must also have 10 years of experience.

Internships do not count as experience.

Top 3 Skills

Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, business units, customers, and suppliers.

Excellent analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.

Proven history of High Velocity Program Execution and Risk Management.

Additional Technical Skills

Required: Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge.

Desired: Connectivity/telematics product line, onboard software, gateway and platform knowledge.

Desired: Heavy equipment product development.

Desired: On-machine technology (Grade Control, Remote Control, Autonomy).

Desired: IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.

Desired: Wireless technologies including cellular, satellite, Wi?Fi, Bluetooth, positioning, etc.

Soft Skills

Desired: Knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques.

Desired: Leadership concepts and ability to influence others toward objectives.

Desired: Ability to communicate effectively with VP-level stakeholders.