Senior Project Manager

Location: Norcross

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports To: VP Engineering and Technical Services

FLSA Code: Salaried Exempt

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager leads complex cross-functional projects and continuously elevates DCA’s execution performance. This role strengthens speed, efficiency, and transparency while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Beyond traditional project management, this position drives digitalization and AI-enabled practices, challenges legacy processes, and ensures tight integration with Program and Product Management to translate strategy into disciplined execution. The role plays a key part in increasing organizational agility and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex corporate and customer projects from initiation through SOP with ownership of technical, commercial, and timeline performance
• Translate product strategy and program priorities into executable project plans
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, and customers
• Proactively manage risks, escalations, and stakeholder expectations
• Ensure structured, high-quality transition into series operations
• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making
• Simplify workflows and eliminate non-value-added activities to increase speed and transparency
• Challenge and optimize legacy processes while safeguarding quality standards
• Strengthen portfolio prioritization and transparency to improve execution focus
• Continuously evolve DCA’s project management toolbox and execution framework

Other Qualifications

• Strong ownership mindset and bias for action
• Ability to constructively challenge the status quo
• Lean, efficiency-driven thinking
• Strong analytical and decision-making capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to perform in dynamic, high-performance environments

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical or industrial projects
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong understanding of structured project management methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with AI-supported project tools and advanced PM software
• PMP certification
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial product environments
• German and English language skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to perform in dynamic, high-performance environments

Supervisory Responsibility

Leads a Team

Travel Requirements

Anticipate domestic travel of 10% and international travel of 10%

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

EEO Statement

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.