Project Specialist
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Job Description

Position Summary:

Be a part of the Project Management team for FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD), the division that specializes in custom upfit packages on Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis vehicles. Assist in the management of new program launches by facilitating communication between internal departments and with external suppliers while maintaining clear organization of data throughout the entire product development process. Examine project activities and monitor progress, timelines and budgets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with data entry into Zoho Projects for new programs, helping to gauge current performance metrics for the Design and Production Integration teams.
• Take part in frequent (and formally documented) follow ups with internal and external teams to ensure steady progression on programs.
• Participate in proof-reading documentation, such as work instructions for component installation.
• Perform other entry-level and administrative duties, as applicable.
• Attend company meetings and functions.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Basic understanding of the product development lifecycle
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Diligent, hardworking, and detail oriented
• Quick to learn work assignments
• Capable of taking direction
• Flexible with good interpersonal skills
• Experience with Zoho Projects preferred, but not required

Competencies:

• Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.
• Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.
• Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
• Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees' development.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or relevant field preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

2+ years of relevant project management experience or with comparable skill and responsibility desired.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office or production/manufacturing environment depending on assignment.

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

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Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

Note:

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.