Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of complex projects within Cable Technology, responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of new product/process innovation development and transfers.
• Maintain communication and develop strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders, including setting meeting schedules, providing updates, and presenting in formal project update meetings.
• Utilize steering team effectively for key decisions and support.
• Define competencies required for project teams, monitor resource gaps, and address them proactively.
• Draw expertise from team members and the technical, commercial, and manufacturing network to solve problems and drive project progress.
• Document project goals, objectives, Plan of Record, team meeting minutes, formal decisions, and milestones on the SharePoint IPP project site.
• Follow the State Gate process for project management and use program management best practices, including Solution Progression Strategy and Risk Assessments.
• Pursue patents for new products and technologies, ensuring IP protection.
• Manage team performance to meet project requirements, build consensus on goals and accountability.
• Develop criteria for prioritizing work tasks, focusing on activities with the highest business potential and impact.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• 5+ years in a Product Development environment leading cross-functional workstreams requiring strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with transfer of new products into manufacturing and understanding of departmental needs.
• Thorough understanding of Project Management practices, principles, and tools for product development projects.
• Proven technical aptitude with ability to analyze data, ask the right questions, and discern technical approaches.
• Skilled at negotiation and influence, guiding steering teams toward consensus.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively across organizational levels.
• Ability to motivate and guide others who are not direct reports to achieve project objectives.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge & experience with Optical Fiber / Cable process development or manufacturing.
• Understanding of Ribboning, Stranding, and Extrusion Processes.
• Experience in optical communications and manufacturing environments, with ability to engage in technical discussions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, Teams).
• Experience with written and oral technical reports.
• Understanding of risk analysis tools (FMEA) and decision-making processes (KT).
• Proficient in DMAIC and MEE methodologies for problem solving.
• Experience with statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter, and motivated.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in product development with cross-functional leadership experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Range for this position is $155,994.00 - $214,493.00, with starting pay dependent on experience and location.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance, disability benefits, and PTO.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• Company-matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Health and well-being benefits including paid parental leave, family building support, fitness programs, and disease management.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with business results.
• Peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate contributions.