Project Engineer II

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Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States


Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical


Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time


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About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people - and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you're in the right place.


Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can't happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Project Engineer II supports the delivery and coordination for CNH's embedded controls software teams, supporting multiple domains different product lines. This role owns the planning, coordination, and execution that keeps software programs on schedule and on budget, while also defining the Agile operating framework the teams run on. In addition to program management, the role is responsible for hardware logistics and test bench maintenance that keep the engineering organization productive day to day.


Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software release plans, schedules, and milestone tracking for the team's embedded controls deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between internal engineering groups, suppliers, and external partners to keep programs aligned and unblocked
• Manage defect tracking and requirements traceability in Jira and Polarion, ensuring documentation is complete, current, and audit-ready
• Own hardware logistics for the team, including ordering, receiving, inventory management, and allocation of controllers, sensors, and related components
• Maintain test benches in a working state through scheduled upkeep, configuration management, and coordination of repairs or upgrades as needed
• Report program status, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering leadership on a regular cadence
• Support continuous improvement of the team's planning and execution processes

• Define, own, and continuously improve project planning within the SAFe or Agile framework used across the teams, including sprint planning, PI planning, and ceremony facilitation
• Develop and maintain integrated software release plans, schedules, and milestone tracking across multiple parallel releases within the product line
• Lead gate reviews and milestone sign-offs, ensuring deliverables meet entry and exit criteria before progressing
• Drive resource planning and capacity forecasting across teams, identifying staffing gaps and rebalancing workload as priorities shift
• Track program budgets and report cost performance to engineering leadership on a regular cadence
• Build and maintain Jira dashboards that surface software quality metrics, release health, and KPIs for the team and leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with global engineering centers, suppliers, and other internal groups across multiple time zones
• Manage defect tracking and requirements traceability in Jira and Polarion, ensuring documentation is complete, current, and audit-ready
• Own hardware logistics for the team, including ordering, receiving, inventory management, and allocation of controllers, sensors, and related components
• Maintain test benches in a working state through scheduled upkeep, configuration management, and coordination of repairs or upgrades as needed
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in program management, technical project management, or a similar engineering coordination role supporting embedded or controls software development
• Demonstrated technical fluency in embedded systems concepts, sufficient to engage credibly with software, controls, and hardware engineers
• Hands-on experience with Jira for defect tracking, sprint management, and dashboard creation
• Experience with Polarion or a comparable requirements management tool
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar planning and scheduling tools
• Working knowledge of process improvement and lean methodologies, with examples of applying them to engineering workflows
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Track record of managing schedules, budgets, and risks across multiple parallel workstreams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and supplier stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
• Prior experience in the agriculture or construction equipment industry
• PMP, Certified Scrum Master, or other Agile project management certification
• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) at the team or program level
• Familiarity with the embedded software development lifecycle, from requirements through validation and release
• Hands-on experience with lab or test bench instrumentation, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Experience building Power BI dashboards or similar reporting tools for engineering metrics
• Experience in developing software using C++, Python, Java, or similar

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $74,625 - $114,425 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off