Electrical & Software Project Manager

About the role

This role is responsible for managing both team development and revenue projects for Hyster-Yale's global Electrical, Controls, and Software organization. The team designs electrical systems, develops control systems, and writes software for a range of industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of software and controls development projects, managing tasks from initial concept, through production launch, and ongoing post-launch support.
• Closely monitor progress and address potential challenges or risks as they arise.
• Work closely with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to support efficient production processes and align efforts with company objectives and technological advancements.
• Lead and mentor project teams daily, providing direction and support to ensure successful, on-time delivery of project milestones.

Requirements

• Outstanding communication abilities, enabling clear and concise presentation of intricate technical information to stakeholders at all levels, and facilitating seamless collaboration among cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and management teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills, fostering a culture of trust and accountability through mentorship, hands-on guidance, and effective delegation to drive project success.
• Proven adaptability and resilience, maintaining focus and proactively managing project risks and shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, consistently driving projects forward and ensuring alignment with team objectives and overall company goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years industry experience.
• Skills, Experience & Abilities: At least five years of experience managing projects or programs in a technical or engineering environment, with solid understanding of product development and engineering change management; Experience managing project schedules, team supervision, and collaboration among multiple stakeholders; Understanding of human resources, budgeting, resource planning, and legal risk management; Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.

Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, or transportation industries.
• Knowledge of Agile and V-model development processes.
• Experience overseeing software or controls development by external suppliers.
• Project management certification, such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, including functional safety and cybersecurity.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive work environment
• Hybrid work option
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k)

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance

No

EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.