Engineer II-Project Management

FHLB Des Moines; High River; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead cross‑functional teams across design, development, and manufacturing for high‑reliability power systems.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and customer communications, acting as the primary interface between customers and internal stakeholders to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget. The role requires engineering‑background PM experience, strong MS Project skills, and the ability to coordinate with finance and

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical preferred) with direct program management experience.
• 3–5 years of PM or engineering team lead experience in aerospace or similar high‑reliability fields.
• Experience interfacing with accounting/finance and preparing cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams through design, development and manufacturing programs.
• Manage program planning, schedules, budgets, and customer communications.
• Prepare monthly ETC/EAC calculations and program financial reports.
• Maintain program status reports and IMS schedules.
• Represent the program in meetings and design reviews with customers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Effective communication

Education

BS in Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

MS Project knowledge

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description: The High Reliability and RF Group (HRR) is Microchip's power systems division, delivering high-performance power management solutions for space, aerospace, and other mission-critical applications. The Program Manager leads cross-functional teams through the execution of design, development, and manufacturing programs. This role is responsible for program planning, schedule and budget management, customer communication, and overall program performance. The position serves as the primary interface between customers and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Overall project management responsibilities including planning, leading teams to implement deliverables, task completion, and maintaining effective communications with Microchip and customer stakeholders
• Develop and maintain timely status reports on programs
• Track material and labor expenditures and review cost reports
• Working with finance team, prepare monthly ETC/EAC calculations
• Prepare program resource reports and financial reports on programs
• Monitor technical progress in support of design development programs
• Monitor major manufacturing programs
• Generate and maintain program schedules (IMS)
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and sales forecasts
• Conduct program meetings and design reviews
• Be the focal point for customers on programs and manage all correspondence with customers
• Understand industry specifications as they apply to assigned products and processes
• Liaise with Functional Managers and Business Development personnel to build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the projects
• Correspond with key customers in a timely manner to define specifications, provide status updates and resolve any issues that may arise
• Domestic and International travel may be required

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BS degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical preferred) 3-5 years of program/project management or engineering team lead experience in the aerospace field
• Strong expertise using MS Project
• Good working knowledge of various contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M) contracts
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Preferred Qualifications: MS or certificate in Project Management highly desired
• Experience interfacing with accounting and finance functions
• Familiarity with high reliability electronics manufacturing processes
• Experience with design/development programs in power electronics
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Feeling, Hearing, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements: 80%Sitting 10% Walking 10% Standing 100% Indoors

Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$143,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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