Principal Program/Project Manager - Wafer Operations

Seagate Technology; Normandale (AL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Health savings account

Dependent care

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Normandale, United States, is seeking a Principal Program / Project Manager to partner with the leadership team on strategic projects, planning and executive communication, and to lead workforce development and governance for Wafer Operations.

You will work with the VP of Operations, lead strategic initiatives, frame decisions with data-driven analysis, and drive efficiency by improving business processes across RHO.

Qualifications

• Cross functional collaborative team leader with strategic planning and project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. A role model for Seagate's values of integrity and inclusion.
• Comfortable interacting across the organization at all levels to build trust and confidence
• Strong leadership presence and adept at influencing decision makers at all levels of management
• Meticulous attention to detail and savvy communicator - prepare and deliver succinct executive level presentations with appropriate detail for the targeted audience
• Proficient in framing up decision making options, structuring, and conveying a clear compelling analysis of alternatives for making higher impact decisions.
• Process driven with an eye for identifying continuous improvement opportunities in processes and enacting change
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented with the ability to balance multiple demands and lead projects
• High level of professionalism (discrete, diplomatic, approachable) and able to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Self-starter and independent thinker with strong analytical skills to evaluate complex data and alternatives to facilitate decision-making

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the VP of Operations, the Wafer Ops leadership team and key stakeholders.
• Apply engineering and data-driven analysis to frame decisions and build business cases.
• Work with cross-organizational teams, lead strategic initiatives and priorities from start to finish.
• Support the annual strategic planning process and keep all stakeholders above aligned.
• Lead the quarterly OKR process, including performance reporting, for Wafer Ops.
• Find opportunities to improve business processes and lead the changes that raise efficiency.
• Build partnerships with key functions across RHO to deliver a wide range of projects.
• Engage with the Operations leadership team as a confidant and sounding board for ideas.
• Work closely with Operations leadership to support engagement of the factory workforce.
• Lead workforce development partnerships and governance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Data analysis

Process improvement

Change management

Operational excellence

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About our group:

Recording Head Operations (RHO) designs, develops and manufactures Seagate's recording heads. Our Normandale campus, spanning Bloomington and Edina, Minnesota, serves as a hub for Seagate's recording head wafer development and manufacturing. Here, Wafer Operations turns leading-edge technology into high-volume production.

About the role - you will:

Reporting to the Vice President of Wafer Operations, the Principal Program / Project Manager will partner with the leadership team on strategic projects, planning and executive communication, and will lead efforts to engage, develop and retain the factory workforce that makes our technology possible.

• Work closely with the VP of Operations, the Wafer Ops leadership team and key stakeholders.
• Apply engineering and data-driven analysis to frame decisions and build business cases.
• Work with cross-organizational teams, lead strategic initiatives and priorities from start to finish.
• Support the annual strategic planning process and keep all stakeholders above aligned.
• Lead the quarterly OKR process, including performance reporting, for Wafer Ops.
• Find opportunities to improve business processes and lead the changes that raise efficiency.
• Build partnerships with key functions across RHO to deliver a wide range of projects.
• Engage with the Operations leadership team as a confidant and sounding board for ideas.
• Work closely with Operations leadership to support engagement of the factory workforce.
• Lead workforce development partnerships and governance.

About you:

• Cross functional collaborative team leader with strategic planning and project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. A role model for Seagate's values of integrity and inclusion.
• Comfortable interacting across the organization at all levels to build trust and confidence
• Strong leadership presence and adept at influencing decision makers at all levels of management
• Meticulous attention to detail and savvy communicator - prepare and deliver succinct executive level presentations with appropriate detail for the targeted audience
• Proficient in framing up decision making options, structuring, and conveying a clear compelling analysis of alternatives for making higher impact decisions.
• Process driven with an eye for identifying continuous improvement opportunities in processes and enacting change
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented with the ability to balance multiple demands and lead projects
• High level of professionalism (discrete, diplomatic, approachable) and able to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Self-starter and independent thinker with strong analytical skills to evaluate complex data and alternatives to facilitate decision-making

Your experience includes:

• 10+ years of high tech industry experience in operations, development, supply chain, quality, customer advocacy, program/project management or engineering is desired
• Demonstrated success in cross functional matrix leadership roles managing complex stakeholder relationships and projects (e.g. Core Team Lead, Project Management)
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross organizational relationships and networks
• Broad experience and knowledge of product development, management, engineering, manufacturing, quality, human resources, finance, and supply chain processes
• Driving continuous improvement in our business processes
• Thorough understanding of key business processes (operational, development, HR, etc)
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site cafe, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,888.00 - $238,908.80. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None

Information at a Glance

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