PeopleNet, a company of Trimble, is recruiting for aProject Engineer.SummaryThe Solutions Design Project Engineer will be responsible for the coordination, testing, implementation, documentation, and completion of specific Solutions Design projects, ensuring consistency with statement of work. The selected candidate will work with the Solutions Design Manager of Project Engineering to ensure customer satisfaction with PeopleNet and the application(s) developed.Responsibilities
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as outlined in a Statement of Work
Author Change Request documents to record changes from the original SOW
Monitor live vehicle performance on customer’s accounts
Maintain and update project progress documentation
Lead weekly project calls with customers and PeopleNet resources
Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors
Prepares for engagement reviews and project testing procedures
Management of multiple concurrent project with varying degree of complexities
On occasion, travel to customer location(s) for implementation of code and provide training to the customer
Perform quality assurance on newly created custom solutions as per the statement of work or change request requirements
Lead the customer through the project’s user acceptance testing, including researching software defects
Assists with testing of the developed product as needed
Documents architecture, functionality and any other project specific data points, in an effort to train support and quality assurance representatives on the Tailored Solutions, solutions
Required Skills
Bachelor of Science in engineering or management, or equivalent technical experience
2+ yrs. customer service/technical experience in a software product environment/transportation industry
Demonstrated ability to generate basic SQL statements
Familiarity with SDLC, principles and objectives
Demonstrated ability to manage customer expectations to conclusion and satisfaction
Highly organized and demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be resourceful in solving challenging project blockers
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
Ability to travel up to 25% in North America
Preferred Skills
Previous PeopleNet experience
Previous experience with PHP/Linux &/or XML
Familiarity with operational needs of the trucking industry
Previous technical and user documentation authoring experience
Results oriented, organized and self-motivated
PeopleNet is a Trimble Company and part of Trimble’s international Transportation and Logistics division. Trimble Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected factor. EOE/M/F/V/D
