Project Manager III

Premier Staffing Solution•Fairport, NY

About The Position

Job Description Job Requirements Required Education: BS in Engineering - Optical, Mechanical or related field (or experience in optics) (preferred), Associate's Degree with significant relevant experience (minimum). Required Years and Area of Experience: 5-7+ years with proven record of executing technical programs Required Skills: 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 Desired Skills: 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 Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership): Ability to articulate clear direction and program purpose 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 Experience leading internal or external technical teams in the creation of new products or services. Demonstrated ability to work with customers is a strong advantage.

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

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
Ability to articulate clear direction and program purpose
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
Experience leading internal or external technical teams in the creation of new products or services. Demonstrated ability to work with customers is a strong advantage.