Engineering Project Manager III - Motorcycles

Gates Co • Denver, CO • 2h ago

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

New Product Introduction Ownership

Serve as the endtoend owner of the NPI process, from concept approval through development, validation, launch, and postlaunch support.

Ensure consistent application and continuous improvement of the company's NPI / product development framework across all responsible programs.

Maintain accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across the entire project portfolio.

Lead a high volume of concurrent product development projects, balancing priorities, shared resources, and interdependencies.

Develop and maintain integrated project plans, including timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.

Actively manage portfolio health, capacity constraints, and sequencing decisions in partnership with functional leadership.

CrossFunctional Leadership & Alignment

Lead crossfunctional teams across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, and Commercial functions.

Drive alignment on requirements, assumptions, milestones, and decision criteria across all stakeholders.

Coordinate with global teams and external suppliers, ensuring delivery commitments, issue resolution, and communication cadence.

Plan and lead phasegate reviews, and leadership updates.

Clearly communicate program status, risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.

Drive decisionmaking by presenting factbased options and escalating issues when required.

Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate technical, schedule, cost, supply chain, and quality risks.

Establish and track project KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Lead recovery plans and corrective actions for programs that deviate from plan.

Process Improvement & Leadership Impact

Improve scalability and predictability of NPI execution in a highthroughput development environment.

Mentor and coach project managers and team members on best practices, tools, and execution discipline.

Influence organizational maturity in program management, project governance, and crossfunctional collaboration.

Qualifications and Expectations

Bachelor's degree required; MBA, engineering or other technical degree strongly preferred.

Project or program management certifications (PMP, PgMP, Agile, etc.) are a plus.

5-7+ years of professional experience

Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a hardware, mechanical, or engineered product environment.

Experience working with global teams and suppliers preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude and previous product development experience preferred.

Skills and Capabilities

Strong project and portfolio management capability with a resultsdriven execution mindset.

Ability to operate effectively from detailed execution through executivelevel communication.

Technical aptitude with the ability to understand and discuss engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical tradeoffs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.

Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Passion for mechanical systems, mobility products, or complex engineered solutions is a plus.

A preference for hands on work style.

Expertise with computer tools like spreadsheets and slide presentations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including comfort and confidence working with overseas suppliers.

Technical aptitude for engineering products and equipment.

Flexible to the priorities of the business.

Strong organizational skills.

Solution oriented.

Self-motivated, Self-directed, and driven to complete projects quickly and efficiently.

Strong troubleshooting and problem mitigation skills.

Values quality of work and attention to detail.

Passion for bikes, motorcycles or other two-wheel mobility preferred.

PAY & BENEFITS

Full-Time

Salary Range: $95,000 - $112,000

Not Bonus Eligible

Relocation is provided

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits beginonthe first day of the month immediately following your date of hire

Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued

401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

LI-GW1

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/F5C24471A8D444B8.

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