Job descriptionYour next good thing is right here.At Kelly® Professional & Industrial, we are all about helping you discover what’s next in your career. And we just so happen to have aProject & Product Managerposition for one of our manufacturing clients in Waterloo, IA. Pay Rate : $42 / hr. - 1 year contract with possible hire or extensionDescription : Provides management and leadership to work teams for the successful delivery of strategic business projects or product introductions by gathering necessary resources, establishing priorities and delivering outcomes that are focused on business growth, products, and / or improving customer satisfaction or channel partner development.Duties : Leads work teams to gather necessary resources and establish priorities in support of strategic business initiatives or product introductions. Identifies the project deliverable, directs the design of the project plan, and leads the execution of the plan. Ensures projects are developed with realistic outcomes, business objectives and customer satisfaction targets. Determines and secures resources to assure successful completion of a project. Monitors ongoing project / program status and maintains communications with business unit leadership and affected stakeholders. What Skills You NeedKnowledge and experience in project managementKnowledge with diesel engine design and performanceKnowledge and experience with computer aided design systems (Creo) creating 3D models and 2D drawings.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to multitask and balance needs between multiple projectsAbility to manage time effectivelyExperience assessing input from multiple diverse sources (people, functional areas, large data sets, etc.) to develop actionable solutions