Technical Project Manager

Avnet•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

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

Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline.
Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis.
May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
May receive some limited guidance for new assignments.
Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization.
May represent department internally or externally.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Nice To Haves

May lead process improvement teams for area of focus.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement by utilizing process improvement methodologies and best practices.
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
PMP certification or experience a bonus
Demonstrated experience in owning & driving projects & initiatives to completion
Deep understanding of Avnet’s business processes and departmental flow preferred, not required
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

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.