Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Business Unit product management and engineering to establish development plans and milestones to meet program/customer requirements.
• Oversee the program.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the integrated master project schedule across all functions including engineering, manufacturing, test, and supply chain.
• Evaluate and manage program risks and work with the team to mitigate.
• Lead team meetings, track actions, and follow up with team members.
• Lead programs through all phases of development including concept, design, prototype builds, qualification, production release, and sustainment.
• Ensure compliance with customer contractual requirements, statements of work, technical specifications, and program deliverables.
• Financial Aspects - Revenue tracking, forecasting, margin tracking, Budgets, etc.
• Manage scope changes, requirements changes, and program priorities while maintaining alignment with contractual commitments.
• Make use of your interpersonal skills by building strong relationships with the team both internal to the business unit and outside (operations, sales, quality).
• Communicate with internal and external manufacturing and vendors to ensure delivery on time.
• Work with Supply Chain and vendors to manage long-lead materials, subcontractors, capacity planning, and program delivery commitments.
• Partner with your business unit leaders and legal/contracts team to coordinate customer program deliverables (Supplier Data Requirements, Master Schedules, Contracts).
• Aid Product Management with proposals and quotations, coordinating with sales and executive management.
• Present program status, risks, recovery plans, and financial metrics to business unit management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years relevant experience in project/program management, preferably in a RF Microwave or Semiconductor Industry.
• Familiarity with industry standards including JEDEC, AS9100 and MIL STDs.
• Experience leading programs among cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage several programs at the same time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate up and down the organization as well as customers.
• Experience using MS Office tools.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.