Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or related technical field, required
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in Program Management
• 5 years’ experience using MS Project or equivalent project management tools
• Demonstrated project management skills in a technology development environment
• Intermediate understanding of Quality and Reliability requirements to bring new products or processes to manufacturing
• Intermediate to Advanced negotiation skills to obtain cooperation and commitment to project deliverables
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in all aspects of project planning and execution
• Intermediate proficiency in project management software – MS Project, Concerto an advantage
• Capable of providing program management of 3 to 5 projects simultaneously
• Communicates clearly, oral and written, across the organization
• Strong assertive characteristics to push projects through to completion
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to assertively motivate project participants

Nice To Haves

• BS degree Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, preferred
• MS Degree in Engineering Discipline, preferred
• MBA will be considered, but must have technology experience
• 5 years’ experience in Research and Development environment preferred.
• Ideally in the area of New Product / Process (development through roll out to high volume manufacturing) and change management of existing technologies and products
• PMP or PgMP certification, preferred
• 3 years TOC/CCPM Program Management experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Partners with stakeholders to coordinate resources, activities, and priorities for rapid project completion
• Independently builds project plans around existing technology project portfolio
• Takes ownership for overall project schedule; Drives projects to completion on-time and on-budget
• Builds interfaces between organizations to ensure successful hand-offs
• Negotiate project goals and develop mitigation plans
• Manage program review meetings, track action items, and motivate program stakeholders
• Maintain software infrastructure to keep project plans and action items up to date
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance