Project Manager - Electronics Component Manufacturing

Standex Electronics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and manufacturing firm located in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee various projects from conception to launch. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of project management experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with different functional teams and stakeholders, managing project timelines, and ensuring product quality. This role may require some travel and offers the opportunity to work on complex projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in project/program management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects effectively.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects through all stages of development.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project and resource plans.

Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Project

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP Systems

Job description

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects from concept stage through product launch and continuous improvement. This position will coordinate with various functional teams across the organization as well as with external parties to ensure that the projects are planned and executed to meet approved scope, cost, and time. This position will report to Engineering Management.

What You’ll Do

• Manage multiple projects through all stages of product and process development
• R&D, APQP, sampling and prototyping, launch, complex process improvement, and tooling projects
• Plan and execute projects, including defining requirements, developing schedules, resource planning, product and project cost control, risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop detailed project and resource plans across multiple engineering projects within the portfolio and dynamically track projects' progress across the portfolio.
• Host project team meetings, track project progress, identify critical path tasks, and prepare and make presentations on project status regularly and as required.
• Remote and local coordination with internal and external stakeholders at multiple locations around the globe to ensure that the project deliverables meet the plan.
• Coordinate within project teams across all functions, including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and other support functions.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• This position requires access to ITAR/EAR-controlled technical data and CMMC compliance; therefore, only U.S. Persons(U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, green card holder) can be considered
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in project/program management.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience with handling multiple aspects of project management, including coordination both within the organization and with internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
• Expert knowledge of principles of project management and the stage-gate decision-making process.
• Expert knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement activities relating to engineering and other business processes.
• Familiarity with modern ERP and document control systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite software, including Excel and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in writing reports, business correspondence, and deploying standardized work practices
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers across the organization, clients, customers, and others.
• Ability to travel 10-15%

What We Value

• Experience within a manufacturing environment and APQP is preferred.
• Experience with other resource planning and project planning, and execution software is desired.
• Experience with statistical and uncertainty analysis is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability in being able to work in a matrix organization and lead cross-functional teams.