Engineer II-Project Management

FHLB Des Moines; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Retirement savings plans

ESPP program with 2-year look-back

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for the HRR group to lead cross-functional teams through design, development, and manufacturing programs.

The role requires program planning, schedule and budget management, and strong customer communications to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget. The successful candidate will liaison with engineering, manufacturing, and finance, manage cost reports, and oversee proposals and forecasts.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline and 3-5 years PM/engineering lead experience in the aerospace field.
• Strong expertise using MS Project.
• Knowledge of contract types: FFP, Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M).
• Ability to present information to managers, clients, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute design, development, and manufacturing programs; maintain effective communications with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain timely status reports on programs.
• Prepare program resource and financial reports.
• Be the focal point for customers on programs and manage all correspondence.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Aerospace experience

Contract knowledge

Education

BS degree in engineering

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 and Qualifications

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.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.