Project Manager

Job Overview

Project Manager Hi SpeedConnectors and Cable Assemblies   —————————————————————To 130,000

The Project Manager willbe responsible for managing and providing technical leadership to High-SpeedConnectors projects, customer programs solutions and project planning, projectbudget, and project execution.

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 sure that projects are in accordance with the financial objectives including creation, review, submission of capital requests, review and submittal of product costing information, and management of project scope creep.
Make decisions in order 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 during product development
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.

QUALIFICATIONS (must have):

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
4+ years current experience in program/project management including root cause analysis.
4+ years related experience in development engineering role within the High -Speed Cables and/or Connector industry
Experience using:
Project Management software 
Spreadsheet software (Excel)
Word Processing software (Word)
Presentation software (PowerPoint)

SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical product drawings.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various levels of management.
Ability to effectively manage customer communication and expectations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to communicate and relate with project team’s multiple regions of the world.
Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal supervision and provide updates on project status where issues or problems can be reviewed, discussed, and resolved.