Senior Project Manager

Lippert started its activities in Europe in 2016 acquiring some of the most successful companies in the Recreational Vehicle sector, followed by companies from the Railway and Marine sector. The RV and Railway divisions find their headquarters in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Here, in addition to the production facilities and administrative offices, is the central commercial division that coordinates the European offices in the caravanning sector, including the Dutch brand Polyplastic (2020) and the German brand Schaudt (2021). Lippert RV manufactures components and accessories for the original equipment of recreational vehicles and the aftermarket directly in Europe, such as: slide-out systems; pop-up roofs for vans; vinyl, aluminium and frameless windows; bike racks for motorhomes and vans; height adjustable bed systems; electric and manual access steps; entrance and storage doors; table legs; window shades and flyscreens; TV brackets; boosters and battery chargers. Lippert Railway produces glass windows and interior furniture for trains with a focus on high quality products and research of innovative solutions, offering their products to vehicle owners, operators, manufacturers and refurbishers, industry subcontractors and authorities and organizations. Lippert Marine, with its brand Lewmar, presents to its customers a portfolio of hardware, winches, hydraulics, windlasses, anchors, thrusters, steering systems, hatches and portlights to suit every boat from the smallest day fisher to largest mega-yacht. Project Manager Job Summary The resource will manage cross-functional teams based on projects execution in development phase from kick off to implementation. Tasks Allocate and monitor budget for the project (NRC), and product profitability (RC), according to what defined during the bidding stage; Customer orders review and acknowledgment; Forecast monitoring according to production capacity / capabilities (coordination with operations and plant managers) and delivery schedule control and communication to customers, with sensibility to OTD / OTIF indicators; Indirect costs management and control for serial deliveries (e.g., transport costs, external warehouse for stock, etc.); Consignment / safety stock management according to applicable contracts; Customer quality portal control and claims receipt by customers, with direct coordination with Quality team, containment actions management for parts return and replacement traceability management for NC parts; Customer Penalties control and management (internal and external); Administration support; Prepare and submit, with support for the bidding team, quotations for spare parts on running projects; Manage commercial negotiation, with sales team support, for such quotations. Requirements Technical Master’s Degree or Technical Bachelor’s Degree; At least minimum 3 / 4 year of experience in similar roles; Fluency in English (written and spoken); Good knowledge of French, Spanish and German is appreciated; Optimum skills on Office Suite, especially Excel and Project; D365 Dynamics skills; Full compliance to Lippert Core Values. Social Skills Good negotiation skills; Autonomy; Teamwork; Excellent organizational skills; Excellent analytical skills; Excellent communication skills; Problem solving; Stress resilience. Job Location Rignano sull’Arno (Firenze) Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Permanent contract. This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. AAP / EEO Statement: LCI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: toscana, IT

Posted Date: 11/24/2024