End-to-End Custom Solutions Program Manager

Thorlabs; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ is seeking a senior project manager to lead end-to-end custom solutions programs, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to meet schedule and cost goals.

This role interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, requires strong PM skills, risk management, and ability to drive changes. Travel up to 10%.

Must be a US person to work with ITAR products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Photonics Industry Systems preferred.
• Engineering/Optics degree; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle customer programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate strategic project decisions across Resource allocation, supply chain, priorities.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Legal.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level status reports.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Scheduling

Education

Engineering/Optics degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ is seeking a senior project manager to lead end-to-end custom solutions programs, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to meet schedule and cost goals.

This role interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, requires strong PM skills, risk management, and ability to drive changes. Travel up to 10%.

Must be a US person to work with ITAR products.