Applications Project Manager
Toyota Material Handling North America
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Skills
- Distribution
- Network
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Customer Experience
- Budget
- Leadership
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Project Governance
- Project Management
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Management
- Customer Facing
- Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Accountability
- Customer Focus
- Internet
- Project Implementation
- Customer Engagement
- Life Insurance
- Health Care
- Legal
- Finance
- Kaizen
- Professional Development
- Forklift
- Sales
- Continuous Improvement
- Social Media
- Material Handling
Summary
Join our Team as an Applications Project Manager!
The Role:
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Applications Project Manager to lead complex, customer-facing projects involving Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) products, including automation and operator assist technologies. In this role, you will manage projects from prequalification through implementation, ensuring successful delivery aligned with customer expectations and business objectives. Each project represents a collaborative effort between you, our nationwide distribution network, internal engineering teams, and-most importantly-our customers. You will serve as the primary point of ownership, driving alignment across stakeholders, mitigating risk, and ensuring projects are executed accurately, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This role requires a high level of autonomy, strong leadership presence, and the ability to navigate complex challenges while influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading high-impact initiatives, this role offers strong visibility and growth.
What You'll Be Doing:
- 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.
What We're Looking For:
- 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
What Sets You Apart:
- 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
Where and When You'll Work:
- This role is fully remote. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a passion for what you do.
- Travel up to 60% is expected to support project execution and customer engagement.
What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:
Salary - $73,840 - $94,670 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate's education and experience.
World Class Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
- Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
- Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
- Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
- Best in class work culture!
Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of "respect for people" and "continuous improvement". With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
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- Dice Id: 91129607
- Position Id: 12370
- Posted 1 hour ago
Company Info
About Toyota Material Handling North America
Toyota Material Handling (TMH) is not only a world-renowned forklift provider, but a great place to work. We are continually seeking out individuals who are talented, motivated, and fit our corporate culture of professionalism, friendliness, and dedication. We hire for attitude and aptitude.
At Toyota, we get our jobs done every day so millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada can get their jobs done, too. At TMH, we are ‘Helping People Carry the Load’. We offer careers in sales, marketing, engineering, IT, customer service, supply chain, logistics & more within our corporate headquarters located in Columbus, IN, and across the US.
If you think you’d be a good fit for the Toyota family and are searching for an exciting career with a quickly growing company, check out our careers page or contact one of our Talent Acquisition team members. As an Associate at Toyota, you’ll feel confident in knowing you’re working for a company that is not only planning for the future but one that is prepared for the future. We look forward to having you join Team Toyota.
Helping People Carry the Load
Last year, Toyota Material Handling Associates completed 10,017 volunteer hours equaling $285,894.31 in positive economic impact.
Environmental Excellence
Since 2018, Toyota Material Handling s CO2 reduction projects have resulted in a 22% reduction in electricity consumption, a 23% reduction in natural gas consumption, and a 37% reduction in CO2 emissions.
Big Name, Big Opportunities, Life s Better at Toyota
Supporting over 230 locations across North America, Toyota Material Handling offers opportunities in sales, marketing, customer service, technical roles, and more all under the respected Toyota brand.
Embracing Workplace Safety
Occupational health and safety is a priority for Toyota Material Handling. In fact, Toyota Material Handling was recognized with the prestigious 2022 Indiana Governor s Workplace Safety Award.
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