Program Manager

Excelitas Technologies • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

The Program Manager supports execution of cross-functional projects related to optics and photonics product development. The role provides project coordination, basic customer interface, and documentation support under the guidance of senior program management staff. It is suited to candidates seeking to grow their skills in a high-tech, team-oriented environment.

The Program Manager manages technically and logistically complex programs, with responsibility for delivering on time, to specification, and at planned cost. The role coordinates engineering, supply chain, and operations activities; leads project teams through relevant phase-gate reviews; manages project schedules, budgets, and risks; and communicates project performance to Excelitas leadership and customer stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; a BS in Engineering, Business, or Science is a plus.
• At least 5 years of project or program coordination experience, ideally in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Configuration Management Systems, and ERP systems.
• Skill in managing diverse personnel assigned to a program in a matrix organization.
• Ability to multitask effectively and work independently, solving problems hands-on when appropriate.
• Uncertified candidates are expected to commit to pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Optics or photonics experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• A BS in Engineering, Business, or Science is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage technically and logistically complex programs and deliver them on time, to specification, and at planned cost.
• Create a timeline for each project and manage and report performance against it.
• Create a project budget using tools provided by Finance and manage and report performance against it.
• Coordinate activity with engineering, supply chain, and operations organizations to support project success.
• Serve as a primary customer interface for assigned projects, provide superior support, and manage demanding customers effectively.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Use relevant technical knowledge to keep technical investigations and development aligned with overall project goals.
• Achieve results while reinforcing company cultural beliefs and maintaining a chain of accountability.
• Lead each project team and guide projects through applicable phase-gate reviews: Initiate, Feasibility, Design, Prototype, Pilot, and Production.
• Communicate and present project performance to stakeholders, including Excelitas leadership and customer stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level