Project Manager, Level IV

Edmund Optics•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Edmund Optics, an industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and sale of precision optics and optical components for over 80 years is hiring! As a global, family-owned company, employees are key to our success. Our culture is at the heart of everything we do, and the company’s Core Values demonstrate our commitment to act as one family, do what is best for the customer, drive innovation through continuous improvement, and to be proud of what we do. As we work to continue to be technological leaders in the industry, we seek those who are prepared to learn, engage, grow, and enable the future through optics. Brief Summary: A Project Manager, Level IV is responsible for managing multiple assigned larger or higher complexity projects within Edmund Optics. These projects will typically involve the development of multi-element optical assemblies with a variety of design, manufacturing, and testing considerations. Project Manager, Level IV develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement as well as monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to ensure those projects are proceeding as planned. They work directly with a variety of internal departments, and the customer, to define design and testing specifications. They take ownership of activities across global facilities from initiation to production. In addition, they contribute to the growth of the project management group and regularly participate with the training, development, and mentorship of earlier career Project Managers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques
Extensive ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Flexible with extensive ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Extensive understanding of assembly models, drawings, work orders, and work instructions
Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment and fast-growing team
Extensive ability to communicate and interact effectively with customers and various levels of technical staff
Extensive ability to handle conflict resolution and negotiation
PC skills: Excel, Word, Project & familiarity with mechanical and optical design software
8+ years previous experience or equivalent in project management
Minimum BS in Optics, Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

Manage multiple assigned larger or higher complexity projects that span one or multiple business lines or critical programs
Develop and manage all aspects of project engagement from planning, customer relationships, communications, budget, change, risks, and issues
Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to full production deployment across global facilities
Define the statement of work, specifications, and test requirements by directly interfacing with product line management, business line lead, or external customer
Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
Monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
Lead project meetings and provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, to customers and management
Contribute to practices, templates, policies, tools, and procedures to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
Regularly participate in internal training, development, and mentorship of earlier career Project Managers
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations