Engineering Project Manager (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)

Teradyne • Agoura Hills, CA

12h

About The Position

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!   We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.Our Purpose   TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.  We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.    Why Teradyne? Teradyne is the #1 ATE Company in the world.  Our semiconductor test portfolio is transforming the way companies test chipsets for automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, smartphones, computer and electronic game applications. We have expanded our product portfolio through the acquisitions of industry-leading companies like Universal Robots, MiR, and LitePoint, who are experts in their fields. These companies allow Teradyne to meet the evolving needs of our customers and have transformed us into the global test and automation powerhouse that we are today. Our World class Engineering and Program Management Organizations, with highly skilled and experienced Management team, have been a catalyst for delivering great business results and growth. The longevity of the workforce at Teradyne is an artifact of our flexible yet challenging environment which provides freedom to our seasoned professionals to innovate, exercise time management skills and work life balance.    Opportunity Overview  By leading multi-site, multi-discipline, cross-functional teams in an innovative, collaborative environment to define and deliver committed prototypes, demonstrations, and / or product, all using a multitude of product development approaches. By successfully delivering the desired project outcomes while managing project planning and execution, scope changes, risks, trade-offs, stakeholders’ expectations, and project communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree, preferably in an Engineering discipline OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Technical Project Management and Product Development experience.
• Experience managing team in multiple geographic locations.
• Experience influencing and leading without direct authority.
• Initiative-taking, accountable individual with strong commitment to meeting personal and team goals as well as professional development.
• Project Management background in multi-functional project environments.
• Training in Project Management with emphasis on project structure and processes.
• Extensive knowledge in at least one major discipline such as Engineering, Operations, and Marketing,
• Versatile interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to modify style to a broad range of audiences and situations.
• Strong expertise in systematic approach to problem-solving. Candidate identifies problems and takes initiative to resolve them by working with Project Leadership team.
• Exceptional competency to lead and drive complex decisions.
• Excellent organizational and written / verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project Scheduling tools.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for successfully delivering to business results associated with the project.
• You will develop the plan, monitor the execution, and lead complex projects.
• You will be negotiating trade-offs, determining, and committing to aggressive yet achievable project outcomes to deliver winning business results by applying state-of-the-art project management tools and techniques.
• You will aggressively drive and monitor all day-to-day project work, making sure that your project team identifies and resolves problems quickly.
• You will escalate and drive issues, which are out of the project team’s control, through the management chain for rapid resolution.
• You will lead project and phase gate approval reviews.
• You will provide clear, concise, and well synthesized written and verbal communication to all levels of the project team and stakeholders including project Sponsors.

Benefits

• Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees