Program Manager- Technology III USA

About the role

Provides Program Management for complex cross-functional programs within the Research and Development arena. Independently develops CCPM project plans and interfaces with Technology, Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality and Reliability, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental Health and Safety, and other departments as required.

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans around existing technology project portfolio
• Takes ownership for overall project schedule; drives projects to completion on-time and on-budget
• Builds interfaces between organizations to ensure successful hand-offs
• Negotiates project goals and develops mitigation plans
• Manages program review meetings, tracks action items, and motivates program stakeholders
• Maintains software infrastructure to keep project plans and action items up to date
• Partners with stakeholders to coordinate resources, activities, and priorities for rapid project completion
• Communicates clearly, orally and in writing, across the organization
• Capable of providing program management of 3 to 5 projects simultaneously

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in Program Management
• 5 years’ experience in Research and Development environment, ideally in New Product / Process development through roll out to high volume manufacturing and change management of existing technologies and products
• 5 – 7 years’ experience using MS Project or equivalent project management tools
• Intermediate understanding of Quality and Reliability requirements to bring new products or processes to manufacturing
• Intermediate to Advanced negotiation skills to obtain cooperation and commitment to project deliverables
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in all aspects of project planning and execution
• Strong assertive characteristics to push projects through to completion
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to assertively motivate project participants

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred
• MS Degree in Engineering Discipline preferred
• MBA considered, but must have technology experience
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred
• 3 years TOC/CCPM Program Management experience preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in project management software; MS Project, Concerto an advantage

Pay

Estimated Annual Salary Range: $91,000 – $130,000

Schedule

Travel: 5% – 10%