Project Manager II

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Job Summary

Job Description

The PM manages multiple projects across the full development lifecycle driving stakeholder alignment requirements definition integrated planning engineering execution (hardware/software) test validation supplier coordination and release readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional (and at times cross-organizational) project meetings to drive actions remove blockers resolve issues and enable timely technical and business decision-making.
• Own end-to-end project planning and control (scope schedule budget) including integrated plans milestones dependencies reporting and change control; coordinate internal/external engineering and validation resources and partner with resource managers and other PMs to ensure staffing alignment and program integration.
• Prepare governance decision packages and actively challenge project readiness (scope schedule risks deliverables technical maturity) to enable decisions at key gates and mandatory deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority while working effectively with diverse global cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and co-facilitate workshops and project working sessions to improve execution quality and team effectiveness.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to build well-rounded project teams (e.g. Electronics hardware/software Test validation Manufacturing processes Development Quality Procurement Regulatory/Compliance Finance and R&D).
• Identify and manage project risks conflicts and execution barriers (technical supplier schedule cost). Facilitate timely mitigation escalation and resolution.
• Utilize project management tools to ensure scope focus accountability clear deliverables milestone discipline and effectiveness checks (e.g. actions tracking critical path).
• Manage projects with appropriate supervision and guidance escalating proactively when scope timing or technical maturity puts commitments at risk.
• Define project deliverables and manage interdependencies across functions workstreams and external partners ensuring alignment on requirements architecture design reviews and release artifacts.
• Routinely challenge the status quo to drive simplification standardization and efficiency across the electronics development and validation workflow.
• Support integration of financial planning (capital/expense as applicable) and resource allocation into project plans tracking burn vs. plan and forecasting to end-of-project.
• Ensure project decisions and actions are communicated clearly and that artifacts are documented and archived; serve as the primary point of contact for project status risks and deliverables.

Additional Job Details

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering business or a related technical discipline
• Advanced Project Management (PMBOK Waterfall) knowledge includes concepts of scheduling planning risk mitigation financial analysis etc.
• PMP Certification (preferable)
• 5 years of demonstrable Project Management experience.
• Experience handling large New Product Development projects scope while driving internal and external team members.
• Agile/Scrum methodology is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive level teams.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferable).
• Strong English-speaking is required.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills across multiple functions.
• Problem solving and high result driven mindset
• High skills of planning and execution (make things happen)
• High sense of urgency and strong ownership
• Organizational influence analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of NPD process including stage-gate agile and hybrid project management.
• Proficiency with PM Tools (MS Project Smartsheet Jira or equivalent).
• Manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Risk identification mitigation & management.
• Communication prioritizing resources effectively and enhancing customer satisfaction through the successful execution of critical initiatives.

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