Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.
Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website
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Position Summar
y The Project Manager for North American Operations will be responsible for leading and managing all assigned operational projects. This role requires strategic oversight, coordination across multiple teams, and a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness in our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will drive project execution from concept through completion while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and giving presentations to management to communicate project progress, results, and strategic recommendation
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Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,
000
Job Funct
- ion:Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneou
- sly.Accurately define the projects’ purpose, scope, and objectives (performance, budget, cost, timeline, ROI assessment, the project budget, project deliverables, key milestones, and project resource requirem
- entsDevelop detailed project plans for various initiatives, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget managem
- ent.Responsible for the attainment of the project objectives including the review of project deliverables for coverage and qual
- ity.Collaborate with the department managers of the various functional departments to assign resources to the project to successfully achieve the project objecti
- ves.Document the status of the work effort relative to the plan using various project tracking tools; partner with appropriate stakeholders to complete the project p
- lan.Prepare reports and updates on a weekly basis for the manager(s) and when required, to senior managem
- ent.Close projects in accordance with established procedures and guideli
- nes.Develop and implement change management strategies and plans to ensure successful adoption of project initiati
- ves.Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakehold
- ers.Create and manage communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecy
- cle.Facilitate change management activities with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and supp
- ort.Provide coaching and training to employees and managers to help them adapt to new processes and syst
- ems.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management efforts and adjust as nee
- ded.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, supply chain, quality assurance, and other departments to ensure successful project implementat
- ion.Engage with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate project updates, challenges, and outco
- mes.Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies across different areas of the organizat
- ion.Continuing professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best pract
- icesImplement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce wa
- ste.Assess project risks across diverse operations and develop proactive strategies for mitigat
- ion.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge project health and implement corrective actions as nee
- ded.Utilize project management software and tools to track progress, manage resources, and report on project sta
- tus.Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior management on project milestones, deliverables, and outco
- mes.Ensure all projects comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company polic
- ies.Promote a safety-first culture in all project-related activit
i
es.
Qualificat
- ions:Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, engineering or a comparable field of
- studyPMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is highly desir
- able.Lean Six Sigma certification is a
- plusMinimum of 5-7 years of project management experience in a corporate environment, managing multiple, complex projects simultaneo
- usly.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies across various funct
- ions.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal sk
- ills.Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Trello) and data analysis t
- ools.Ability to work independently or in conjunction with appropriate leaders and stakeholders, and with all associated departments involved in manufacturing and produc
- tion.Detail-oriented with a focus on process improve
- ment.Excellent communication skills for coordination with project managers and other stakehol
- ders.Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects involving facilities, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or business transformation initiat
- ives.Strong project management skills including schedule development, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and executive repor
- ting.Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal business stakeholders to ensure successful project execu
- tion.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environ
- ment.Experience developing governance structures, action plans, status reporting, and accountability mechan
- isms.Experience managing facility expansions, relocations, warehouse projects, manufacturing footprint changes, or real estate development initiat
- ives.Familiarity with zoning, permitting, entitlements, site planning, environmental reviews, and municipal approval proce
- sses.Experience coordinating with legal teams regarding contracts, easements, title matters, compliance, and regulatory requirem
- ents.Understanding of site development activities including utilities, grading, infrastructure improvements, and civil engineering coordina
- tion.Experience supporting operational transitions, facility startups, or business continuity plan
ning.
Physical De
mands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential func
tions.
Cultural
- Focus:Displays enthusiasm and Passion for thei
- r work.Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous impro
- vement.Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s
- goals.Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external cus
- tomers.Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contrib
- utions.Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to
- detail.Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Te
- amwork.Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & R
espect.
Additional Requirement
- s/SkillsMust be a US citizen or US permanent
- residentComply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work env
- ironmentAbility and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of
- ConductOccasional travel, some overnight, as r
equired.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(K) to eligible e
- mployees.Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis
- ion plans401(K) and Profit-Sharing
- ProgramsDisability
- InsuranceLife
- InsuranceEmployer-Sponsored Welln
- ess PlansCommuter
- InsuranceEmployee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistanc
e Program
Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s d
iscretion.Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or
state law.