Project Manager

MORGAN OLSON LLC

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually.

Morgan Olson's portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications.

The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan.

Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson's leadership stands committed and focused.

Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson's production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description:

The Project Manager - UPS A/C Retrofit Program will be a 6 month contract role responsible for coordinating, tracking, and executing cross-functional activities related to the design, validation, production, and delivery of the UPS A/C Retrofit Kits.

This position serves as the central hub between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warranty, Legal, and UPS fleet contacts - ensuring that all deliverables, documentation, and milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

The role requires a detail-oriented, action-driven professional comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

Program Execution


* Drive daily and weekly task management across engineering, operations, packaging, and training teams.


* Maintain the UPS A/C Retrofit master project plan (timeline, dependencies, risk log, and milestones).


* Track progress against delivery targets.


* Coordinate supplier readiness and packaging development schedules.


* Manage internal and external communication on project status, issues, and escalations.


* Prepare weekly progress updates and KPI dashboards for leadership.

Risk & Issue Management


* Maintain project risk register and ensure mitigation plans are in place.


* Track component lead times, packaging delays, and test outcomes to preempt bottlenecks.


* Monitor budget utilization and communicate variances to leadership.


* Ensure alignment between UPS requirements and MO deliverables (technical, legal, and operational).

QUALIFICATIONS:


* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.


* 3-7 years of experience in project management, preferably within automotive, manufacturing, or logistics environments.


* Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with tight deadlines.


* Strong understanding of manufacturing, kitting, or aftermarket operations ...