Project Manager I

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus is looking for a capable program manager to plan and manage limited scope engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers in Penang, Malaysia. You will actively support customer development and drive repeat business while balancing staffing across design centers.

You will lead cross-functional teams, set expectations with customers on scope, schedule and budget, and ensure successful financial execution of projects. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 4 or more years of related experience preferred.
• Intermediate Computer Skills; Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills; Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Business Development - Supports the customer development process in winning new business and is directly responsible for developing repeat business with previous and/or current customers.
• Work-sharing Support - Identify work packages or opportunities that should be work shared and promote inter-design center staffing model.
• Manages customers’ expectations regarding all aspects of the project including scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and changes to the original proposal.
• Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion and uses Plexus systems to project revenue for active projects and opportunities.
• Effectively manages team resources and leads the program to successful execution, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Cross-functional

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purpose Statement:

To plan and manage limited scope engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Business Development - Supports the customer development process in winning new business and is directly responsible for developing repeat business with previous and/or current customers.
• Work-sharing Support - Accountable for proactively identifying work packages or opportunities that should be work shared. Works effectively with the Mgr - Engineering to promote inter-design center project staffing model while balancing individual needs of the project, customer, and employee.
• Manages customers’ expectations regarding all aspects of the project. This includes setting expectations for the challenges in developing products and test systems. Expectations shall also be managed regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and any changes to the original proposal.
• Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion. Utilizes Plexus business systems to accurately project revenue for both active projects and opportunities
• Effectively manages the team resources and leads the program to a successful execution. This includes partnering with the engineering team to identify solutions to meet the customer’s needs. It is also important to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers to ensure Plexus’ design are successfully introduced into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites. Responsible for developing future Plexus leaders.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 4 or more years of related experience preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Possesses a general understanding and experience in at least one discipline (e.g. analog, digital, mechanical, software, PCB, test) of electronic product development
• Possess a general understanding of the product development and product realization processes
• Possess good project management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong team building and team leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to handle demanding schedules including travel to customer sites
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• General office equipment and materials

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.