Project Manager III
About The Position
This role requires a proven record of executing technical programs, leading technical teams in problem resolution and strategy execution, and interacting effectively with customers. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing program spending, revenue, resources, and schedules, utilizing project management tools, and making sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment. Strong communication skills are essential for articulating clear direction, risks, and program purpose across multiple organizational levels. The role also involves defining, prioritizing, and defending milestones, and applying appropriate process discipline.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering - Optical, Mechanical or related field (or experience in optics) (preferred), Associate's Degree with significant relevant experience (minimum)
- 5-7+ years with proven record of executing technical programs
- Project management / leadership
- Ability to lead technical teams in resolution of problems and execution of strategy
- Ability to interact with customers, building strong relationships for success
- Ability to work cross functionally (commercial, technical, technology)
- Able to track and manage program spending, revenue, resources & schedule
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project)
- Able to set project direction using project management tools (i.e., MS Project, risk assessment, scope management, etc.)
- Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment
- Ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team
- Strong formal and informal communication skills
- Ability to articulate clear direction, risks and program purpose across multiple organizational levels (management to project team)
- Able to define, prioritize & defend milestones
- Applies appropriate process discipline / process controls, including modeling the appropriate behaviors to their teams
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers is a strong advantage
Nice To Haves
- MS degree or higher in optics
- Ability to assist in the organization of systems for program management
- Familiarity with Company innovation process
- Knowledge and experience working with the S&T organization or other research groups
- Experience with Stage 3 to Stage 5 transfer to manufacturing
- Experience with SAP/manufacturing environment
- Entrepreneurial attitude and approach toward the creation of new programs
- Creative problem solver
- Desire to create products and processes that grow the AO platform
- Process discipline oriented. Follows established protocols and processes. Evaluates opportunities for improvements.
- Organized, rigorous attention to detail. Self-starter/motivated
Responsibilities
- Lead technical teams in resolution of problems and execution of strategy
- Interact with customers, building strong relationships for success
- Work cross functionally (commercial, technical, technology)
- Track and manage program spending, revenue, resources & schedule
- Set project direction using project management tools (i.e., MS Project, risk assessment, scope management, etc.)
- Make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment
- Discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team
- Articulate clear direction, risks and program purpose across multiple organizational levels (management to project team)
- Define, prioritize & defend milestones
- Apply appropriate process discipline / process controls, including modeling the appropriate behaviors to their teams
- Assist in the organization of systems for program management
- Work with customers
- Lead internal or external technical teams in the creation of new products or services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
