Manager, Project Management

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Franklin, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Project Management is a core member of the engineering team at Amphenol CIT, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with global offices and manufacturing facilities, Amphenol CIT provides interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial. This role acts as the primary focal point on project management matters for all project commitments, including customer-specific projects and internally driven new product development. The Project Management Manager provides guidance and oversight for the development and implementation of standard processes/procedures for project planning, Recurring Action Item Lists, internal and external progress reporting, and managing financial budgets and deliverables schedules to ensure successful project completion. The responsibilities also include management and supervisory functions in support of the Project Management Team members.

Requirements

Bachelors and/or Master’s degree(s) in Business or Technology related field or demonstrated equivalent work experience
7-10+ years hand-on experience in project management role or similar function
Three to Five years of experience in the management of personnel
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present
A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills
Leadership skills
Interpersonal skills
Detail –oriented
Strategically Focused
Efficient
Problem-solving skills
Reliable
Self-motivation
Team player
The ability to multitask
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn various software programs
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Strong written and oral communication skills
Customer service skills an asset
Ability to legally work in the United States
Candidate must be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20)

Nice To Haves

Project management certification desired; i.e. CAPM / PMP, or other Project Management accredited certifications

Responsibilities

Managing project development and execution processes from initiation to closure
Coordinate proper use of the available Project Manager and/or Coordinator resource
Directly manages Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Acts as a group leader that manages and/or coordinates project workload
Acts as a group leader that manages and/or coordinates daily department related activities and issues
Resource Management – coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure proper staffing support
Manage flow of communication and information to and from higher level management
Work with the project sponsor (internal or external) for the initiation and execution of the phase gate process
Develop and maintain the high-level project schedules for managerial reporting
Communicate clearly the project expectations to the project sponsor and team members
Resolve issues and solve problems throughout the project cycle
Prepares program budgetary and progress reports
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Leading, coaching, and motivating members of the project management team
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Leads or assists efforts in creating statements of work when such is not provided by the customer
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans
Costing / pricing review and setting sell price
Contract review
Customer relationship development and maintenance
Continuous improvement in processes, documents, and reports
Quotation efforts
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
Planning, assisting, and directing work
Appraising performance
Rewarding and disciplining employees
Addressing complaints and resolving problems
Provides ongoing training to applicable staff to develop and encourage their technical and operational performance
Meets with appropriate staff on a timely basis for performance evaluations and goal setting