Project Manager - Phoenix, AZ

The Position:

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Project Manager with a passion for audio and managing numerous projects simultaneously. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, able to multi-task and work efficiently.

The Project Manager will collaborate with the Product Management team or Customer, Engineering development resources, sourcing, manufacturing operations, Quality, and Executive Management team to manage all phases of the Stage Gate development from new product proposals to mass production for the Commercial business. The Project Manager will determine the most efficient methods to ensure project objectives and deadlines are achieved.

This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in the office, and 2 days remote.

The Essential Functions:

• Create a timeline schedule to show major task duration and dependencies of the project deliverables.
• Establish and control a budget to reflect estimated and actual spending for capital and operational expenses.
• Maintain the project financial metrics to reflect changes in the business case.
• Identify risks to the timeline, budget, business case or technical requirements and propose mitigation or contingency plans.
• Schedule and conduct project status and stage gate review meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate equipment list and timelines regarding testing and delivery dates.
• Work with sourcing team to create a sourcing strategy for components and submit PO reqs to ensure items from third party vendors, manufacturers are ordered and received in time to meet project milestones.
• Cook up project hardware and custom software DVPR efforts to meet delivery requirements.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

The Essential Tasks:

• Create a timeline schedule to show major task duration and dependencies of the project deliverables.
• Establish and control a budget to reflect estimated and actual spending for capital and operational expenses.
• Maintain the project financial metrics to reflect changes in the business case.
• Identify risks to the timeline, budget, business case or technical requirements and propose mitigation or contingency plans.
• Schedule and conduct project status and stage gate review meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate equipment list and timelines regarding testing and delivery dates.
• Work with sourcing team to create a sourcing strategy for components and submit PO reqs to ensure items from third party vendors, manufacturers are ordered and received in time to meet project milestones.
• Cook up project hardware and custom software DVPR efforts to meet delivery requirements.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Education:

• A High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in development of new commercial audio products and bringing them to market
• 3-5 years in related industry – system related products, audio system design, project management and technical support

Computer Skills:

• Proficient with all MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Proficient with MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools
• Proficient understanding and knowledge with computer-based audio systems preferred
• Proficient understanding and knowledge of basic audio principals, Audio/Visual system contracting and basic networking
• Ability to learn MiTek's internal computer systems

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work with outside and inside vendors
• Ability to maintain accounts/orders
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering technical information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment