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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ, is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead end-to-end custom solutions programs. You will own integrated project plans, milestones, and resource allocation while coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive experience in a similar position, a Bachelor's degree in engineering/Optics, and a preference for MBA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar and progressive position.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Optics, or related technical field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of custom solutions projects from qualification through delivery, validation, and post-launch support.
• Serve as primary interface between internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical, commercial, and schedule commitments are met.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Legal; work with sales on commercial aspects.
• Monitor schedule, scope, cost, and quality; drive risk identification and mitigation; manage engineering change requests.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Optics

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Thorlabs in Newton, NJ, is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead end-to-end custom solutions programs. You will own integrated project plans, milestones, and resource allocation while coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales to meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.

The role requires at least 5 years of progressive experience in a similar position, a Bachelor's degree in engineering/Optics, and a preference for MBA.