Custom Solutions Project Manager

Keysight Technologies, Inc.; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Loveland, CO, is seeking a Custom Solutions Project Manager to lead multi-customer delivery of tailored test systems. You will guide projects from initial requirements through design, integration, and customer acceptance, coordinating Systems, Mechanical, and Software engineers while building strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedules, risks, and budgets; facilitating technical discussions; and supporting proposals with Business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in project or program management in a technical, product development, or custom solutions environment.
• Experience in a customer- and factory-facing role, such as Applications Engineering, Product Management, or Product Development.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and managing project schedules, resources, risks, and customer expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and experience with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted customer relationships; understand and document their needs, requirements, and priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including Systems, Mechanical, and Software engineers, to plan and deliver project work.
• Coordinate requirements and design reviews, schedules, resources, milestones, integration, testing, delivery, and customer acceptance.
• Facilitate technical discussions between customers and engineering teams, helping clarify requirements and address issues as designs evolve.
• Track project risks, dependencies, and changes; develop plans to keep work moving and communicate status and impacts clearly.
• Set expectations, support accountability, resolve conflicts constructively, and keep teams aligned through technical complexity and changing priorities.
• Partner with Business Development to develop accurate proposals for new opportunities.
• Support customers and internal teams through post-delivery needs.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project coordination

Strong communication

Organization & prioritization

Customer-facing experience

Documentation & requirements

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

PMP (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Join Keysight’s Aerospace & Defense Custom Solutions team and lead the delivery of tailored test systems that help customers meet complex engineering and testing needs. You’ll guide projects from initial requirements through design, integration, and customer acceptance, working closely with customers and cross-functional teams across systems, mechanical, and software engineering.

This role offers the opportunity to work on varied technical challenges and see the results of your leadership come together in solutions built for each customer. You’ll help turn customer needs into clear project plans, keep teams aligned as designs evolve, and build trusted relationships throughout the delivery process.

Responsibilities

As a Custom Solutions Project Manager with Keysight’s Aerospace & Defense Custom Solutions (ADCS) group, you will lead the delivery of custom test system solutions for one or more customers. You will manage multiple projects at a time, bringing customer needs and cross-functional engineering work together from project handoff through delivery and acceptance.

• Build trusted customer relationships; understand and document their needs, requirements, and priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including Systems, Mechanical, and Software engineers, to plan and deliver project work.
• Coordinate requirements and design reviews, schedules, resources, milestones, integration, testing, delivery, and customer acceptance.
• Facilitate technical discussions between customers and engineering teams, helping clarify requirements and address issues as designs evolve.
• Track project risks, dependencies, and changes; develop plans to keep work moving and communicate status and impacts clearly.
• Set expectations, support accountability, resolve conflicts constructively, and keep teams aligned through technical complexity and changing priorities.
• Partner with Business Development to develop accurate proposals for new opportunities.
• Support customers and internal teams through post-delivery needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in project or program management in a technical, product development, or custom solutions environment.
• Experience in a customer- and factory-facing role, such as Applications Engineering, Product Management, or Product Development.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and managing project schedules, resources, risks, and customer expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and experience with Microsoft Project.

Preferred

• PMP certification.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Working knowledge of RF and test systems.
• Experience developing or delivering custom test solutions.
• Experience working in a factory or production environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio or Access.

ITAR Statement

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items.

Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

We are unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

State Pay Range: Minimum $128,670 – Maximum $214,440

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Incentive Programs
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)