Senior Technical Program Manager - Global Powertrain Validation

Requisition Summary

Join the innovative team at PACCAR's Global Powertrain department as we develop groundbreaking internal combustion and electric powertrain platforms to support our global product offerings under the renowned Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF, and Leyland brands.

We seek a collaborative individual to fill a vital role in our team based at the PACCAR Technical Center in Mt. Vernon, WA. In this position, you will work closely with engineering, quality, and global test departments to develop and execute a comprehensive risk mitigation plan. Your efforts will ensure project plans align seamlessly with the program schedule, supporting successful market introduction plans. As the ideal candidate, you possess an outgoing personality and excellent communication skills.

You will gather and effectively communicate validation information, coordinate activities across our global test facilities, and maintain alignment with multiple vehicle integration programs.

Additionally, you will be vital in reporting progress, actively participating in problem-solving and adapting the validation plan to maintain the project schedule and budget.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Communicates strategic benefits of projects to various levels of management throughout the organization to gain support and to achieve goals.
• Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
• Provide analysis and feedback to senior management on project activities, status, improvements, and savings.
• Directs the activities of team members to meet project goals.
• Prepare and deliver program presentations.
• Contribute to department-wide continuous improvement activities.
• Travel up to 15% will be required.
• Effectively balances stakeholder needs against project constraints. 
• Applies Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects.
• Works with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement process improvement plans.
• Challenge conventional wisdom by applying new methodologies to improve product and process quality.
• Develop fact-based, data-driven measurements of validation performance in collaboration with the stakeholders.
• Proficient and well-versed in the use of project management tools.
• Uses knowledge of diverse functional areas to improve efficiency, progress, and results beyond what these functional areas would achieve working independently.

Qualifications

Education

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Senior Technical Program Manager - Global Powertrain Validation is $110,600 - $173,000 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis. #LI-ZP1