Engineering Project Manager II

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's in a technical field required
• 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience

Top Must-Have Skills :

• Management fundamentals
• Able to lead teams
• Energetic / driven; works with a sense of urgency

Scope of Position :

• Leads technical teams in support of various projects for Client Advanced Optics (AO) division
• Leads technical teams and works with internal stakeholders to execute programs
• Defines and executes overall project plans, including project schedules, budgets, and people resource needs, to enable programs to scale appropriately in each stage to meet technical, schedule, and cost targets
• Drives progress from project initiation through delivery, ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints
• Constantly monitors for changes in project requirements, scope, or assumptions
• Sets key project messages and manages the flow of information related to project direction, issues, needs, and progress with key project stakeholders
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Utilizes Client Tollgate process to direct program activities
• Oversees product testing and evaluation to ensure that project requirements are met

Required Skills :

• Project management / leadership
• Ability to lead technical team in resolution of problems and execution of strategy
• Ability to interact with key stakeholders, building strong relationships for success
• Ability to work cross functionally (commercial, technical, technology)
• Able to track and manage project spending, resources & schedule
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools : Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Proficient with project management tools :

• MS Project, risk assessment, scope management, etc.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including application of appropriate methodologies
• Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment
• Ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills, both formal and informal
• Ability to articulate clear direction, risks, and project purpose across multiple organizational levels (management to project team)
• Able to define and prioritize key project milestones

Soft Skills (Communication / Team / Leadership) :

• Entrepreneurial attitude and approach toward the creation of new programs
• Creative problem solver
• Desire to create products and processes that grow the AO platform

Process discipline oriented :

• Follows established protocols and processes, evaluates opportunities for improvement
• Organized, rigorous attention to detail
• Self-starter / motivated
• Experience leading technical teams in the creation of new products or services
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers is an advantage
5 days ago