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Job Title:Program Manager 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 high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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 Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation, and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is pushing the technology envelope with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric vehicles, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth's Internet home page is at. Kenworth is a PACCAR company. Job Summary Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, is seeking aProgram Managerwith a BS/BA degree and 5+ years of industry-related experience.This role will beresponsible for managing program development in a matrixed organization to meet program objectives, including schedule, scope, budget, communication, issue management, and program quality. This assignment is inKirkland, WA. Job Functions / Responsibilities Coordinate product development program activities across multiple departments at Kenworth, other PACCAR divisions, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and suppliers. Deliver assigned programs on time, on budget, while meeting program objectives. Develop, track and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Effectively communicate up, down, and across the organization, including to Senior Management, escalating issues as needed. Maintain assigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase. Write business plans and obtain approval. Lead efforts to obtain 100% PPAP approval prior to Volume Validation builds. Manage successful production implementation. Contribute to department-wide continuous improvement activities. Travel up to 15% of the time. Performs other duties as assigned. Skills / Competencies Experience successfully managing stage-gate projects within matrixed organizations spanning multiple locations and countries, preference for projects that have significant software content and/or electrified components. Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly and clearly communicate complicated topics; strong written and verbal communication. Demonstrated ability to: Develop and deliver effective presentations, including those for senior management influence without direct authority manage multiple tasks, take initiative, be a strong team player and a problem-solver perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and manage multiple priorities. Preferred experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Data Visualization Software Six Sigma training Commercial truck product knowledge Working with or in production environments Bachelor's degree required.MS/MBA degree preferred PMP or PgMP certification preferred. If a candidate does not currently have a certification, they must be willing to earn one within 12 months of satisfying the experience requirements for the certification. Minimum 5 ye