Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager – Fort Wayne (Onsite)

Are you a proactive, detail-driven leader who thrives on bringing complex projects to life? At Dekko, we’re looking for a results-driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation, productivity and growth within our dynamic production manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through completion; ensuring timelines, budgets, benefits, and quality expectations are consistently met. You’ll be the connector between teams, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring everyone moves in sync while championing our core values of Unity, Passion, Customer Focus, Accountability and Integrity.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute clear, actionable project plans with defined scopes, timelines, budgets and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Proactively drive project milestones, monitor progress and adapt quickly to changing priorities or obstacles.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks - developing mitigation plans before they become roadblocks.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates and executive briefings to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Oversee change management across scope, budget or timelines with an eye toward long-term project success.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers - aligning project goals with broader business objectives.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain rigorous project documentation and reporting to support compliance, communication and performance analysis.
• Uphold and reinforce safety best practices throughout every phase of the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• PMP certification preferred, or equivalent experience with formal project management frameworks.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello, Jira).
• Strong grasp of project life cycles, resource planning, and budget control.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams toward shared outcomes.
• Excellent communicator who can tailor messaging to technicians, vendors, and executives alike.
• Resilient problem solver—calm under pressure, agile in uncertainty

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in wire harness design, manufacturing, cost estimating, or NPI project management is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading new product launches from quotation through production.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, or specialty electronics industries.
• PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

At Dekko, you’ll be part of more than just a company — you’ll join a team of passionate people who truly care about what they do and who they work with. We offer:

• Great People & Culture – A supportive, values-driven environment where teamwork and integrity come first.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and an 8% fully funded retirement plan.
• Growth Opportunities – We invest in your development with training, mentorship, and the chance to take on new challenges.
• Work That Matters – Contribute to innovative products that make a difference in how people live and work.
• Stability with Flexibility – A growing company with a strong foundation that understands the importance of work-life balance.

Here, you’ll be supported, challenged, and appreciated — and you’ll love being part of the Dekko team.

Ready to build what’s next?

Apply now or reach out to learn more.

Dekko is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive team.

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