Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Manager – Asset Intelligence Solutions is responsible for leading departmental projects that drive product development, technology integration, and cross-functional innovation. This role works collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to manage the successful execution of strategic initiatives across locations, ensuring alignment, timely delivery, and operational readiness. Must sit in our Brooklyn Park, MN location

The Project Manager must be technically fluent, capable of navigating complex environments involving systems, product requirements, and supply chain dependencies. This position requires strong coordination skills, strategic oversight, and the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead departmental project planning, execution, and delivery across internal departments (e.g., operations, IT, supply chain, product, and operations) and external suppliers and partners.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and risks while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external partners, facilitating clear communication and accountability.
• Coordinate supplier activities related to current products to achieve best-in-class customer excellence, new product introductions, innovation initiatives, and technology-enabled change.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, and Sprint methodologies to structure and drive project momentum across workstreams.
• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project,) to monitor progress, provide updates, and track KPIs.
• Ensure organizational readiness through effective change management, documentation, and communication planning.
• Works with all functional groups to keep to agreed-upon timelines and deliverables. Provides visibility and raises awareness to appropriate levels when project goals are at risk.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience managing large-scale product development projects across multiple suppliers and global locations.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).
• Experience in Distribution, Logistics & Supply chain
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, engineering, technology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Scrum, and Sprint methodologies in a business or technical context.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced analytical skills for decision-making, risk assessment, and performance monitoring.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel < 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in or exposure to supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, or logistics.
• Strong negotiation abilities, particularly in vendor and supplier engagement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and plant layouts to support planning and execution of technical projects.

Pay Starting At: $100,000

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

The Würth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Würth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

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