Project Manager III

Premier Staffing Solution•Fairport, NY

About The Position

This role requires a proven record of executing technical programs, leading technical teams, and interacting with customers. The Project Manager will be responsible for tracking and managing program spending, revenue, resources, and schedules, while also setting project direction using project management tools. The ability to make sound decisions, discern technical approaches, and communicate effectively across multiple organizational levels is crucial. The role also involves applying appropriate process discipline and controls, and modeling appropriate behaviors for their teams.

Requirements

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

BS in Engineering - Optical, Mechanical or related field (or experience in optics) (preferred)
MS degree or higher in optics
Ability to assist in the organization of systems for program management
Familiarity with Company's 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
Lead internal or external technical teams in the creation of new products or services