Senior Project Manager

HP Tuners LLC is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket, developing software and hardware for vehicle calibration. We are growing rapidly and are looking to add a Senior Project Manager to our onsite team at our Buffalo Grove, IL office to work to support our growing products. 

Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. HP Tuners is not currently offering employment-based visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. 

The Senior Project Manager will use the waterfall methodology to manage multiple cross functional projects to support business objectives as well as act as a Scrum Master to a team that is moving from Waterfall to Scrum in 2027. This will be a combined role. Most projects will be technology based and this will include the entire lifecycle from conception through development, testing, manufacturing, and product release.

As a Senior Project Manager, this position will be responsible for creating and managing work schedules, reporting on project progress, facilitating meetings, and working with all departments to ensure products are released as planned. Additionally, this position will work within PMO and with other teams to build and continuously improve upon process and templates. Some non-product focused projects may be the responsibility of the Senior Project Manager, spanning the entire range of business needs.

The ideal candidate will have a willingness to get into the mix of projects and get their hands dirty to complete objectives as they will have several projects of varied complexity to manage, will need to work to identify areas where processes would add value or processes need improvement, and support the adoption of Scrum for a growing company; this is not a sit back and manage from afar position!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and manage project schedules/templates to ensure all projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Monitor the completion of project documentation. 
• Lead scheduled and ad-hoc project meetings, setting agendas and documenting outcomes/action items. 
• Troubleshoot project issues by identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions, escalating when necessary.
• Prioritize and monitor execution of project tasks to support the smooth flow of progress throughout the project, holding team members accountable for assigned tasks and milestones.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on project procurement alongside Engineers & Project SMEs.
• Proactively manage risk, issues and changes and collaborate with teams to advise on effects to scope, timeline, and budget.
• Collaborate with Engineering Directors and other Project Managers on Resource Management across all projects.
• Ability to report on & communicate the status of all projects.
• Collaborate and communicate within PMO team proactively to support the ecosystem of product launches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on new or updated processes to streamline ways of working.
• Work with the Senior Manager, PMO to support a team getting trained on Scrum, successfully adopt Scrum and tailor the methodology to the needs of the team and company. 

Skills and Qualifications

• PMP Certification required; Scrum Master certification in progress.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; high School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in a Project Management Office is required. Emphasis & experience focused on technology, operations, and software applications is preferred.
• Project management experience ideally includes managing multiple technology related projects simultaneously from cradle to grave.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master is required. This role will support the growth of Scrum at HP Tuners.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite. Knowledge of Smartsheet preferred.
• Exposure and understanding of both waterfall and agile project methodologies and associated tools.
• Exposure and understanding of managing deliverables through pre-release testing and validation.
• Strong technical aptitude is helpful (or desire and ability to learn!). We don't need you to be an engineer, but it would be beneficial if you understood basic electronics theory, basic coding elements, and good manufacturing processes.
• Interest in automotive technology is not required but wouldn’t hurt!

Physical Requirements

• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a desk and computer for prolonged periods of time.

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of HP Tuners.

Compensation and Benefits

At HP Tuners LLC, we understand that compensation plays a key role when considering a new opportunity. We are dedicated to ensuring fair pay for all employees and continually work towards greater transparency in our compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,000 – $135,000, with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. This position also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) program with employer matching.

HP Tuners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. HP Tuners LLC does not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make decisions in the hiring process. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) is utilized, HP Tuners LLC will include a disclaimer in the relevant job posting.