Senior Project Manager (Manufacturing)

Rochester Electronics • Newburyport, MA

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About The Position

Rochester Electronics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to work in Newburyport, Massachusetts, as part of its Project Management Organization. The role is responsible for assigned projects from feasibility through production release and leads cross-functional teams in planning and executing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects that meet customer requirements and Rochester Quality standards. The listed salary is $150,155 per year.

The Project Manager works with Sales, Supplier Development, Quoting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, customers, and other stakeholders to assess opportunities, define project scope, develop plans, and deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget. The role also manages risks and changes, communicates project status, coordinates day-to-day activities and meetings, and supports process documentation, training, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Microelectronic, Computer, or another Engineering discipline, or an equivalent foreign degree.
• Four years of experience as a technical project lead or technical program manager.
• Experience with or a solid understanding of the semiconductor industry.
• Effective planning and organization skills.
• Cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Ability to identify improvement areas based on lessons learned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable business acumen.
• Demonstrable experience with project management best practices and systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales, Supplier Development, Quoting, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to assess new product opportunities.
• Engage customers and stakeholders to establish clear project scope that meets customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams in creating project plans covering schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and other required elements.
• Work with cross-functional leadership to determine staffing requirements and commitments.
• Manage projects to remain on track for scope, schedule, and budget, applying change-management controls as needed.
• Actively manage project risks throughout planning and execution.
• Monitor and report project metrics with the Project Management team to track progress and identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify and drive recovery plans when projects encounter delays.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, action logs, priorities, meetings, and communications across teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for project communications and provide regular status updates to stakeholders through formal and informal presentations.
• Identify, create, provide evidence for, and train others on required internal process documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on staffing needs and resource commitments.
• Coordinate and run meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Rochester pays 92% of premiums for full-time employees.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
• 401(k) program with a generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior