Government & Defense - Project Manager

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Contracts and Compliance Manager, the Government and Defense Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives and manage the end-to-end execution of product development and production for assigned programs. This role ensures that new product introductions, engineering changes, and production schedules are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required performance standards in line with the awarded federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within a Department of Defense manufacturing environment.

Position Type

Full Time, Exempt

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Program Leadership & Execution:
• Lead and coordinate all phases of product programs from concept through production launch and post-launch support.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, QA, marketing, training, etc.) to meet program objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and remove barriers to ensure timely delivery.

• Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Communicate program status, issues, and risks through regular reports, meetings, and presentations.
• Align project objectives with company goals and customer requirements.

• Cost, Schedule, and Performance Oversight

• Track and control program costs to remain within approved budgets.
• Use industry best practices to track and remain with approved schedules
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for program success, including cycle times, defect rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Work with quality and engineering teams to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and reliability standards.

• Continuous Improvement

• Lead post-program reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned.
• Support/assist with the implementation of strategic realignments or new structures as initiated by management
• Support and assist with DCMA & DCAA audits
• Other projects assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Federal Government Experience
• A minimum of Seven (7) to Ten (10) years’ experience in product or project management within heavy equipment, construction machinery, automotive, or industrial manufacturing
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)and government processes and AGILE processes
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Self-starter
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Strong problem solving / analytical skills
• Ability to work in a high stress environment
• Detail oriented and ability to work independently
• Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise
• Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop and recommend solutions
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
• Self-Motivated Team Player but able to work independently

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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