Project Manager PMO Manufacturing

Careers at Crestron•Rockleigh, NJ

1d•$72,500 - $117,500

About The Position

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology. We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world! Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security. The Manufacturing Project Manager is responsible for the transition of new products from Engineering to Production. This position is responsible for coordinating the operations deliverables to build and test the prototypes, validate the Pilot run and ramp up for mass production. The Manufacturing PM is responsible for coordinating with supply chain, production engineering, test engineering, planning and contract manufacturing. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and controlling many simultaneous projects. This position requires good organization and communication skills, both written and oral, to collaborate with cross functional teams of internal and external organizations. The candidate should be able to direct tasks and priorities with minimal supervision. Knowledge of the Electronic Manufacturing, Project Management Process and experience as a Project Manager is a plus. Strong computer skills in MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Visio) is a plus. The Project Manager is expected to Independently coordinate stakeholders across functions, and maintain strong customer and business awareness throughout program execution.

Requirements

3- 5 years’ experience in Project Management, ability to lead multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
3-5 years’ experience in electronic manufacturing industry
3-5 years familiarity with NPI processes and manufacturing readiness coordination.
1-3 years’ experience working with contract manufacturers and/or OEM vendors
1-3 years’ experience working with supply chain teams to develop long lead mitigation strategies
3-5 years’ experience contributing to PMO process improvement initiatives.
Strong Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power BI skills
Strong Project Management process skills
Strong data analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills
Teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with Jira and best practices knowledge to execute feature releases
Manufacturing process familiarity
Electronic and/or Mechanical product knowledge

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Electronic Manufacturing, Project Management Process and experience as a Project Manager is a plus.
Strong computer skills in MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Visio) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create project plans for procurement, prototype builds, production support equipment and mass production for launching new products
Manage and control projects, measure and communicate progress against the baseline plan
Identify and document project risks. Develop risk mitigation plans.
Lead cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables and schedules.
Lead product reviews and Launch Readiness reviews
Coordinate the production plans with the supply /demand teams, identify impacted products and plans to transition from the old to new products.
Coordinate transfers of products to contract manufacturers for mass production
Support PMO process improvements, reporting enhancements, and cross-functional coordination initiatives.