Technical Project Manager

About Us

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain, and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front-row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being part of a global team that collaborates with integrity, doing business the right way. For over a century, we’ve partnered to help our customers, suppliers, and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology.

About the Role

Consults with customers regularly concerning design, development, and maintenance of products. Coordinates installation procedures and assists sales channels, field teams, and customers with technical solutions to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
• May integrate and document Order Specific Information (OSI), first article, and prototype orders.
• Resolves all technical and process-related issues.
• Documents build processes and trains production staff on customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Consults with other technology staff to evaluate operational and performance requirements of overall design/prototype.
• Confers with customers and technology groups to clarify and/or resolve problems.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout.
• Directs and coordinates building/manufacturing of product or system.
• Reviews change requests, evaluates impact of change, and provides implementation timelines.
• May implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO) to document and build processes.
• Communicates Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) to production, sales, and customer engineering teams.
• Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, including key performance metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in the discipline.
• Competent in all job functions with a general understanding of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis.
• Work is performed independently with limited guidance for new assignments; reviewed for overall adequacy.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization.
• Typically requires 3+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
• May lead process improvement teams for the area of focus.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement by utilizing process improvement methodologies and best practices.
• Position may require travel (less than 10%).
• Familiarity with computer products and major suppliers preferred, not required.
• Deep familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• ERP & PLM system experience preferred, not required.
• Exceptional customer service, professionalism, and business communication skills.
• PMP certification or experience is a bonus.
• Demonstrated experience in owning and driving projects and initiatives to completion.
• Deep understanding of Avnet’s business processes and departmental flow preferred, not required.
• Familiarity and experience with industry-standard ECO, NPI, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity or experience in project management and project management tools.
• Familiarity or experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources (Wellness, Leadership Development, and Mentorship Programs)

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.