Technical Project Manager

GILLIG LLC is the largest and most dependable manufacturer of Heavy-Duty Transit Buses in North America. Our customers are in all 50 states, and include cities, counties, transit districts, universities and major private fleet operators. We are headquartered in Livermore, CA.

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

The Technical Project Manager is a key member of the GILLIG team, the industries’ leading transit bus manufacturer. Using leadership and facilitation expertise, the Technical Project Manager is responsible for managing projects, resources, and interactions between the Sustaining Engineering team and other departments throughout the vehicle lifecycle. The overall objective of this position is to support the team’s efforts to provide world-class engineering support, streamline management processes, improve communication, and remove roadblocks to ensure execution is provided in a timely matter. He/she is expected to operate with minimal amount of supervision under direction of the Director of Sustaining Engineering.

• Intake of project requests from other departments (Purchasing, Field Service, Production, Aftermarket Parts, and internal Engineering requests)
• Develop resource and scheduling needs, planning for the execution of all projects
• Ensure that requests have the necessary amount of information to allow for work to be performed
• Compile Scopes of Work (SOWs) for internal & 3rd party teams
• Assign available Engineering resources and maintain project back log
• Monitor progress and workload of the team, including tracking as well as reporting status to management
• Understand potential causes of project delay and optimize team efficiency (i.e., address bottle necks, suggest remedial actions, and offer out of the box solutions)
• Assist in root cause identification of technical issues and potential failure modes
• Advise management on process improvement opportunities
• Provide technical assistance to address simple requests or initial direction for project creation
• Offer technical recommendations to Engineers and assist in brain-storming solutions
• Development and assistance with engineering management tools
• Facilitate internal and cross-departmental communication
• Resolve logistical challenges involving technical issues
• Hands-on risk mitigation to ensure parts are available or alternate solutions can be implemented
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to manage impacts to scope & schedule changes
• Assist in workload forecasting
• Review and provide disposition on 3rd party engineering invoices
• Accountable for cost and schedule performance of projects
• Report health and status of Sustaining Engineering team and projects to GILLIG Leadership
• Other duties as required

• BS in Engineering or equivalent degree required
• 3+ years Design, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering experience
• 2+ years + of robust Project Management experience
• Knowledge of PMBOK Guide and Standards; PMP certification preferred
• Experience in leading scrum meetings; additional consideration for Scrum Master certification
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects while maintaining timelines and deliverables
• Experience in workforce management
• Experience in a hybrid work environment
• Experience working with offshore support teams
• Strong financial acumen to understand related cost impacts and budgets
• Able to work and communicate effectively at all levels in an organization
• Solid analytic and decision-making abilities. Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Experience in Six Sigma, LEAN principles, and other continuous improvement methodologies are highly desired
• Background in Automotive, Aerospace, Construction/Commercial Equipment, Defense, or Industrial sectors preferred
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and FMEA to help support team efforts when necessary
• Ability to read and understand engineering documentation
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Teams preferred

• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Working environment is primarily indoors (office and production environment), however, at times may require time spent outdoors.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; occasionally kneel or squat.
• May be required to work overtime based on business needs
• Limited domestic travel

Salary: $111,434 - $139,293

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visa’s now or in the future.

After 130 years, GILLIG holds strong to its family values and focus on its employees and customers. Our motivated and dedicated employees have a passion for quality and customer satisfaction. We are committed to building buses that connect communities, eliminate congestion, and contribute to a greener environment. Our Company pride is exemplified by the thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship present in every GILLIG bus. GILLIG’s steadfast focus on quality and unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service sets us apart from our competition.  

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, GILLIG has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards in which the company operates. Drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of GILLIG employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, GILLIG is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. All applicants must pass a drug test before beginning work.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.