Applications Project Manager

Toyota Material Handling is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Applications Project Manager to lead complex, customer-facing projects. This role involves managing projects from prequalification through implementation, ensuring successful delivery aligned with customer expectations and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead external customer-facing projects in the deployment of TMHNA products, including automation and operator assist technologies
• Own the development and execution of customer schedules, project plans, and required documentation
• Conduct customer kick-off and status meetings to provide visibility into objectives, timelines, risks, and deliverables
• Partner with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and drive solutions
• Collaborate with and influence internal and external senior and executive-level stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success
• Analyze current processes and drive continuous improvement in solution delivery and customer experience
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and ensuring successful outcomes
• Apply proactive leadership and creative problem-solving to maintain alignment across cost, schedule, and resource targets
• Drive accountability and transparency across stakeholders through effective communication and project governance
• Travel up to 60% as required to support project execution and customer engagement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical field, or 8 + years of equivalent work experience
• 5 + years of project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, technical projects from initiation through implementation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Ability to remain composed and solution-oriented in challenging situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to present project materials to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience managing customer-facing automation or technical product deployments
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities in complex environments
• Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Proven ability to operate independently with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships