Job Description

Sr Project Manager experienced in HW Design and Development

Full Time position

Location: Onsite in Tucson AZ (4 days onsite, 1 remote)

Compensation: $120K or greater, DOE

The ideal project manager will possess extensive experience in project management, particularly in the design and development of complex or technically intricate assemblies, ideally within the realm of optical assemblies but that is not a requirement. This experience should include a track record of meeting specific design requirements validated through various design analysis and testing.

Overview

Our client is an industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and sale of precision optics and optical components Culture is at the heart of everything they do, and the company’s Core Values demonstrate their commitment to act as one, doing what is best for the customer, driving innovation through continuous improvement. As they work to advance as technological leaders in the industry, they seek those who are prepared to learn, engage, grow, and enable the future through optics.

Brief Summary:

The Sr Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple assigned larger or higher complexity projects. These projects will typically involve the development of multi-element optical assemblies with a variety of design, manufacturing, and testing considerations. As a Sr PM, you will develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement as well as monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to ensure those projects are proceeding as planned. You would work directly with a variety of internal departments, and the customer, to define design and testing specifications. Sr PM’s take ownership of activities across global facilities from initiation to production. In addition, they contribute to the growth of the project management group and regularly participate with the training, development, and mentorship of earlier career Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple assigned larger or higher complexity projects that span one or multiple business lines or critical programs
• Develop and manage all aspects of project engagement from planning, customer relationships, communications, budget, change, risks, and issues
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to full production deployment across global facilities
• Define the statement of work, specifications, and test requirements by directly interfacing with product line management, business line lead, or external customer
• Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
• Lead project meetings and provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, to customers and management
• Contribute to practices, templates, policies, tools, and procedures to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
• Regularly participate in internal training, development, and mentorship of earlier career Project Managers
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
• Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques
• Extensive ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• Flexible with extensive ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Extensive understanding of assembly models, drawings, work orders, and work instructions
• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment and fast-growing team
• Extensive ability to communicate and interact effectively with customers and various levels of technical staff
• Extensive ability to handle conflict resolution and negotiation
• PC skills: Excel, Word, Project & familiarity with mechanical and optical design software

Education/Experience:

• 8+ years previous experience or equivalent in project management
• Minimum BS in Optics, Engineering or related field

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; ability to travel; work in office setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%
• Daycare and Gym Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave and New Mother Benefits
• Training and Development Opportunities

Availability of these benefits may depend on the country and employment type.

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