Manager, Sr Technical Program

Kubota • Grapevine, TX

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About The Position

The Sr. Program Manager, Technical supports the development and management of technology projects. This role is responsible for developing a thorough understanding of the requirements and applying best practice project planning to execute projects throughout all aspects from concept to delivery. The primary objective will be to ensure successful project outcomes to meet budgets, project timelines and project stakeholder expectations.
The candidate will be expected to perform technical project management responsibilities including scope, resource alignment, technical feasibility, cost, and schedule management. The position will coordinate a global cross-functional team working closely with Engineering and key vendors, as well as providing an interface for inter-division Business and Operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Engineering or related discipline required
• 5 years professional program management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise in a professional manner with all levels of the business and external clients to ensure completion of tasks.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidence and deal with highly sensitive information
• Highly flexible and adaptable in a changing and demanding environment
• Ability to prepare and present executive demonstrations with working hardware, software, and interactive documentation

Nice To Haves

• Certified PMI Program Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
• Knowledge of industrial machine control, positioning, navigation, automation, perception systems, and/or robotics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve design and production issues across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide program leadership for the project, managing critical program risks, scope, issues, escalations, and resolutions.
• Reviews requirements, specs, theory of operation documentation, drawings, layouts, Bills of Materials (BOM) and Material Lists (ML) for accuracy and completeness.
• Interacts with suppliers and internal functions to assure compatibility between requirements and process capability.
• Participates with Engineering, Operations, and design partners in design-for-manufacturability and design-for-test techniques; participates in design reviews.
• Conducts risk management for proposed technical approach, define risk mitigation plans, and execute technology maturity plans where required.
• Tracks and evaluates key performance metrics across multiple projects; implements cost savings opportunities and productivity improvements
• Develops project status reports/documentation for multiple levels of executive leadership
• Other related duties as assigned by management and/or executive team

What This Job Offers

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