Program Manager

Advanced Energy•Vancouver, WA

4d•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager ensures On-Time delivery of products to finished goods as scheduled by Advanced Energy’s committed shipment date, improves Advanced Energy’s ability to meet customer delivery requirements by understanding Plasma Power capacity, identifying constraints, risks, and actively reducing lead times (availability), and minimizes Advanced Energy’s investment in raw and finished material inventory where appropriate. RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads a cross-functional project team through all phases of New Product Development of Plasma power Supports Marketing and Design Engineering in preparing RFQ (Request for Quote) or program development proposals Plans and manages New Product development Schedules and resource plans to deliver products ON TIME and within budget Manages projects according to Product Development Process (PDP) and ensure that any scope changes or changes to the financial targets are raised with recommendations for the appropriate action Is accountable for project KPI’s: schedule, product and project cost targets, quality, compliance, and customer Satisfaction Provides overall direction and ownership to programs, including Risk Mitigation Plans, escalations, and issue resolution Acts as a primary point of contact working with customer Project and Design representatives Works with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure material and factory build readiness Coordinates with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure DFM, manufacturing cycle-time and quality targets are met Ensures a smooth Mass Production product launch Prepares reports and updates for presentation to customers, senior management, and internal stakeholders Is responsible for documenting all aspects of the project development and ensuring that data is captured and used as lessons learned to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving tools
Good interpersonal skills.
Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration
Ability and desire to meet project, tasks and/or assignment deadlines
Assertive, Analytical, with strong communication, presentation and organizational skills
Can work under minimal supervision
Experience as Program Manager or with a proven track-record of project management
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or related degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PCBA design and/or manufacturing - preferred
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes - preferred
PMI or PMP - preferred

Responsibilities

Leads a cross-functional project team through all phases of New Product Development of Plasma power
Supports Marketing and Design Engineering in preparing RFQ (Request for Quote) or program development proposals
Plans and manages New Product development Schedules and resource plans to deliver products ON TIME and within budget
Manages projects according to Product Development Process (PDP) and ensure that any scope changes or changes to the financial targets are raised with recommendations for the appropriate action
Is accountable for project KPI’s: schedule, product and project cost targets, quality, compliance, and customer Satisfaction
Provides overall direction and ownership to programs, including Risk Mitigation Plans, escalations, and issue resolution
Acts as a primary point of contact working with customer Project and Design representatives
Works with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure material and factory build readiness
Coordinates with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure DFM, manufacturing cycle-time and quality targets are met
Ensures a smooth Mass Production product launch
Prepares reports and updates for presentation to customers, senior management, and internal stakeholders
Is responsible for documenting all aspects of the project development and ensuring that data is captured and used as lessons learned to drive continuous improvement

Benefits

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.
Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.
In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [email protected]