Technical Project Manager

Your Title: Technical Project Manager

Job Location: Westminster, Colorado

Department: Ag Industry Solutions (AgIS)

Are you interested in cutting-edge systems that merge the physical and digital, and enhance efficiency in industries like agriculture?

What You Will Do

We are seeking a candidate to fill a full-time technical project manager position in our Ag Industry Solutions division in our Westminster, Colorado, location. This position will focus on managing engineering projects that are in the productization phase (NPI) and research phase (NTI). Candidates will work with cross-disciplinary engineering teams (HW, SW, FW, ME), product teams, operations, and other system teams as applicable (i.e. cybersecurity, compliance, service, Go-to-Market, business systems) to move hardware and software projects through the Trimble process from idea to implementation to first customer shipment. We are looking for someone who understands processes inside and out, connects with people, and can effectively influence teams to get things done. An agile mindset of continuous improvement is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the Trimble internal process, T5, used for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects involving hardware, firmware, mechanical, and/or kitting

• Facilitate the Trimble Learning Cycles and NTI framework processes used for New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects

• Act as SCRUM Master for new Agile development teams acting as a resource to quickly move teams from storming to performing by building trust, commitment, and accountability

• Facilitate project gate review meetings to seek stakeholder approval

• Improve predictability by executing mitigation plans to reduce risk, quickly assessing impacts, and putting in place further action plans as needed

• Identify interdependencies across projects, and work through conflicting prioritization among projects & teams

• Provide regular project updates in an executive summary format that drives decisions and actions

• Work with teams to develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resource estimates that drive on-time and on-budget projects

• Develop strong working relationships with key contributions

• Use influence, persuasion, and teamwork to drive results against clear objectives

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

• 4+ years of experience working on engineering teams developing embedded systems using GNSS, IMU's, Lasers, or other technology used in positioning and control

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex system-level development projects

• Ability to manage and diplomatically resolve conflict

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate status, risks, and recommendations to keep projects on time and within budget

• Mastery of the Google Suite, SmartSheets (or similar Gantt chart tool), Confluence and Jira

• A proven record of using influence, persuasion, and teamwork to drive results against clear objectives

• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

• Ability to quickly come up to speed on new products, projects, and technology

• Able to maintain and prioritize work effectively within and across multiple projects and priorities

• Learning mindset: applies learnings from previous projects and puts in place action plans and process improvements

• Proven track record of creative problem solving with successful implementations, coupled with strong organizational skills

Measures of Success:

• Projects are delivered on time and to budget

• Increase the velocity at which engineering can move projects from ideas to production-ready solutions

• Become the go-to resource for project status, dependencies, and general questions across the portfolio

About Your Location

We truly believe that connecting in person makes a big difference for our team. By being together in the office it helps us connect easily for quick chats, informal conversations, and all-around better teamwork. This role is a key part of that as you'll be joining us in the office at least four days a week. As a hybrid role, you'll work with your manager to figure out a flexible schedule that helps you make the most of your in-office time.

Our Westminster, Colorado office is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain region, with a campus that is a hub of innovation with over 800 employees. We've created a space that inspires creativity, with bright open workspaces, modern labs, and excellent wellness facilities. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in everything we do, including the impressive 1.7-megawatt solar array that supports 49 EV charging stations. When you're not collaborating with our dynamic teams, you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, including a scenic golf course that wraps around the campus. At Trimble, we believe in a strong work-life balance, giving you the freedom to advance your career while living the best of the Colorado lifestyle.

About Trimble Ag Industry Solutions

Trimble Ag Industry Solutions (AgIS) provides GNSS and Control System-based hardware and software technologies for implementing customer solutions, including those for the PTx Trimble JV with AGCO, as well as for Trimble Civil and Construction product portfolios.

• http://ptxtrimble.com/en

• http://heavyindustry.trimble.com/en/products/civilconstruction/machine-control

About Trimble

Dedicated to the world's tomorrow, Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure, build, grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services, Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction, geospatial, agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com

Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Hiring Range

Pay Rate Type

Bonus Eligible?

Commission Eligible?

Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button located in this posting.

Posting Date

Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values-Belong, Innovate, and Grow-we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under "Corporate Governance."

Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.

Trimble's Privacy Policy

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact AskPX@px.trimble.com.