Job Description

Project Manager

Location: Saint Louis, MO - North Hanley Road

Salary Range: $ 102,000.00 to $ 114,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Manual Lubrication Systems (MLS) is part of SKF’s Lubrication Lifetime Solutions Business Unit’s product offering, delivering tools, equipment, and fluid-handling solutions used in industrial machinery and vehicles across a wide range of applications and end markets.

As Project Manager in our MLS team, you will help strengthen how MLS plans, manages, and delivers projects. You will work with teams across functions and locations to create clear project plans, coordinate execution, manage risks, and keep stakeholders aligned.

What you can expect in the role:

As Project Manager, you will:

• Lead projects from initiation to delivery, including product-related projects, process improvements, and development activities.
• Turn business priorities into clear project plans with scope, milestones, owners, and timelines.
• Set up and improve practical project management ways of working for MLS.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, follow up on actions, and support timely decisions.
• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and escalate when support or decisions are needed.

What we expect you to have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Solid project management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment.
• The ability to create structure, define priorities, and move work forward in a changing environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and follow-up skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and confidence to drive progress in a global matrix organization.

You will enjoy working here if you:

• Enjoy working with people across functions, locations, and cultures.
• Like bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to complex work.
• Are motivated by practical execution and continuous improvement. 

Our offer

You will join a global industrial business in a role where you can make project work clearer, more structured, and easier to execute. You will help teams collaborate effectively and deliver important initiatives with focus and discipline.

Some additional information

This position is preferably located in Saint Louis, Missouri, US. Other SKF locations may be considered depending on the candidate’s profile.

You will report to the MLS Business Line Manager.

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.