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Project Manager

Oshkosh Corporation · Oshkosh, WI · $82,900–$134,300 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk me through a medium to large embedded software project you managed from start to closeout.

What they are checking: Whether they have managed real embedded software work, which has its own risks and rhythms.

Tell me about a time a project you managed was going to miss its date. How did you tell leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they deliver bad news early and clearly with a recovery plan.

How do you work with your manager's direction when you disagree with the approach?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise concerns respectfully and still execute once a decision is made.

What would you do

Your CPI and SPI are both below 0.9 two months in. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose the cause and take corrective action instead of hoping the numbers recover.

A stakeholder asks for a new feature that wasn't in scope. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they use formal change management so scope and budget stay honest.

How do you keep a software team productive when priorities keep shifting?

What they are checking: Whether they shield the team from churn while still adapting to real business needs.

About the work

How have you used earned value management on a project, and what did it tell you that a schedule alone didn't?

What they are checking: Whether they can actually use EVM for cost and schedule control, not just name it.

How do you build an integrated schedule when software depends on hardware that isn't ready yet?

What they are checking: Whether they manage cross-discipline dependencies, which often decide whether embedded projects finish on time.

What changes when an embedded software project is under a government contract?

What they are checking: Whether they understand documentation, change control and compliance expectations on government work.

How do you estimate software work when the engineers themselves aren't sure how long it will take?

What they are checking: Whether they handle uncertainty with ranges, buffers and early checkpoints instead of false precision.

How do you manage risks on a software project day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they keep risks visible, owned and acted on throughout the project.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing medium to large-scale imbedded software development projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and (where applicable) government contract and regulatory requirements. This role involves managing software teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. YOUR IMPACT • Takes guidance and work direction from Manager. • Create and maintain project documentation for project planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issues management, status reporting, project communication, and quality assurance. • Coordinate and manage internal and external resource to accomplish program objectives, including change management. • Plans and directs medium to large projects to completion. • Manages project scope, cost, timeline, integrated schedules, EVM (cost, schedule and materials) and risk assessment. • Accepts and delegates authority, established priorities for work delegated to others. • Monitor product quality and process control and suggest improvements as needed. • Coordinate communication between internal engineering teams and team members as needed. • Prepare and present program status/issues to internal and customers. • Identify and coordinate all project scope change requests for approval. • Participate in project proposal writing efforts as needed. • Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., ISO, IATF 16949, FAR/DFARS) and support internal/external audits. • Drive process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in related field • 4 plus years related work experience STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS • PMP Certification • Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Experience in government or defense contracting; familiarity with FAR/DFARS. • Proficient with Smartsheet, Primavera P6, Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian tools. • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, VBA) and reporting experience with Power BI or Tableau. • Knowledge of SDLC, Agile/SCRUM, ECNs, and phase gate processes. • Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or CMMI frameworks. • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint. • Experience managing software development projects related to imbedded controller and/or Display development Pay Range: $82,900.00 - $134,300.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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