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Who Are We?     

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people

The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to: 1) develop and execute the project plan and maintain schedule, 2) track adherence to product cost target and project budget, and 3) ensure compliance to project scope. The overall goal is the optimization of individual projects within a complex multiple-project system, where velocity of the entire project portfolio is the priority.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

• Manage projects from conceptual approval through completion

• Create a work plan for each phase of the project with input from resource managers and project team members

• Develop and manage project schedules

• Ensure project documentation is created, meets standards, and is properly maintained according to established procedures

• Collaborate with other project managers to manage resources and project needs according to corporate priorities

• Develop and review project requirements with key stakeholders to ensure project scope is accurately defined and managed so that cost and profitability goals are met

• Track and report project budget

• Drives key and timely decisions required to meet project objectives through cooperation with other team members

• Address project-related conflicts and issues in a direct and effective manner

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes

• Coordinate project communication between team members and organizational stakeholders

• Seeks guidance from supervisor and senior level team members related to new assignments and complex decisions

• Meet or exceed typical expectations for leadership, productivity, and safety

• Perform other duties as assigned, including managing special projects unrelated to new product development

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Project Manager I-0-2 years experience with degree and 2-4 years experience non-degree

• Project Manager II-3-4 years experience with degree and 5-7 years experience non-degree

• Project Manager III-5+years experience degree and 8+ years experience non-degree.

• Basic understanding of the new product development process

• Facilitate team meetings and coordinate project execution with all team members

• Assess and understand project risk to create mitigation plans

• Occasional travel

• Mainly onsite with some flexibility of hybrid. No remote!

Preferred experience:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus

• Experience with SAP or other ERP system is beneficial

What Can We Give You?     

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including: