Engineering Project Manager (CTD, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

5d•$139,800 - $223,800

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager leads multi-site, multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams to define and deliver prototypes, demonstrations, and/or products using a range of product development approaches. The role is accountable for delivering project outcomes and business results while managing planning and execution, scope changes, risks, trade-offs, stakeholder expectations, and communications. The Project Manager develops project plans, monitors execution, negotiates trade-offs, and commits to achievable outcomes using project management tools and techniques. The role drives day-to-day project work, helps teams identify and resolve problems, escalates issues beyond the team’s control through the management chain, and leads project and phase-gate approval reviews. It also provides clear, concise written and verbal communications to project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors. The position may provide a growth path to Program Manager, leading Project Managers on complex, large-scale programs with significant business opportunity and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of technical project management and product development experience.
Experience managing teams in multiple geographic locations.
Experience influencing and leading without direct authority.
Project management background in multifunctional 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, or Marketing.
Versatile interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to varied audiences and situations.
Strong expertise in systematic problem-solving and initiative in working with project leadership to resolve problems.
Exceptional ability to lead and drive complex decisions.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project scheduling tools.
Initiative-taking and accountable, with a strong commitment to personal and team goals and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver business results associated with assigned projects.
Develop project plans, monitor execution, and lead complex projects.
Negotiate trade-offs and determine and commit to aggressive yet achievable project outcomes.
Drive and monitor day-to-day project work, ensuring the project team identifies and resolves problems quickly.
Escalate and drive issues beyond the project team’s control through the management chain for rapid resolution.
Lead project and phase-gate approval reviews.
Communicate clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally, with project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors.
Manage project planning and execution, scope changes, risks, stakeholder expectations, and project communications.