Technical Project Manager

Avnet•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! Job Summary: Consults with customers on a regular basis concerning design, development and maintenance of product. Coordinates installation procedures. Assists sales channel, field teams and customers with technical solutions to support the customer's business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Familiarity with computer product & major suppliers preferred, not required
Deep familiarity with Microsoft office products
ERP & PLM system experience preferred, not required
Exceptional customer service, professionalism, and business communication
Demonstrated experience in owning & driving projects & initiatives to completion
Familiarity & experience with industry standard ECO, NPI, and manufacturing processes
Familiarity & experience in project management and project management tools
Familiarity or experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or experience a bonus
Deep understanding of Avnet’s business processes and departmental flow preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Assists in analyzing data to determine feasibility of product proposal.
May be required to integrate and document Order Specific Information (OSI), first article and prototype orders.
Resolves all technical and process related issues.
Documents build process and trains production staff on customer requirements, as well as industry best practices.
Consults with other technology staff to evaluate operational and performance requirements of overall design/prototype.
Confers with customers and technology group to clarify and/or resolve problems.
Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout.
Directs and coordinates building/manufacturing of product or system.
Reviews change requests, evaluates impact of change, and provides implementation timelines.
May implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO) to document and build process.
Communicates Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) to production, sales, and customer engineering team.
Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
Other duties as assigned.