Program Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project and the project team while contributing to the project scope and project objectives as well as assuring all steps are completed.
• Provide communication interface to customer for communication of project status, schedule, requirements, etc.
• Manage and provide technical leadership to project teams across multiple sites throughout the execution of product development projects.
• Schedule and manage internal team meetings to address necessary action items and keep projects on schedule.
• Manage internal and external suppliers for on time completion of actions.
• Timely communication to management for resource requirements to keep projects on schedule.
• Define product specifications and project scope to ensure it is in line with market / customer needs and ensure development of the product / process accordingly.
• Make decisions to speed up the process and ensure the best time to market, time to volume and time to profitability.
• Ensure application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Ensure that capacity planning is performed through the project phases so that supply meets expected demand.
• Provide project updates to functional management on a regular basis.
• Ensure systems are set up for ordering / manufacturing of products.
• Manage and reduce risks including the development of alternatives using risk reduction tools in order to maintain project objectives and schedules.
• Manage innovation/technology development projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• +8 years of experience with a track record of successfully managing high-complexity, cross-functional programs and direct customer engagement.
• Related experience and/or training within the connector industry is preferred.
• Experience using project management software, spreadsheet software (Excel), word processing software (Word), and presentation software (PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical product drawings.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from various levels of management.
• Ability to manage customer communication and expectations effectively.
• Problem-solving skills to deal with practical problems and variables with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate and relate with project teams in multiple regions of the world.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal supervision and provide project status updates.

Nice to Have

• Experience within the connector industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• +8 years of relevant experience.