Project Manager Sr

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking a senior project manager to plan and drive highly complex Aerospace and Defense engineering programs for PLXS-ENG customers.

You will lead development, manage scope, schedule, budget, risks and deliverables while coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure successful product realization. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in aerospace/defense, with familiarity in DoD lifecycle, FAR/DFAR flowdowns, and MIL-SPECs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 8+ years of related experience preferred.
• 5+ years of related Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• Familiarity with: DoD Acquisition Life Cycle, FAR/DFAR flowdowns, Export control, CUI handling, MIL-STDs and MIL-SPECs, Certified Cost/Price process & compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of highly complex Aerospace and Defense projects for PLXS-ENG customers.
• Identify opportunities for work sharing and optimize staffing with design centers.
• Manage customer expectations across all aspects of complex value streams and product commercialization projects.
• Manage projects to achieve financial objectives and accurately forecast revenue in Plexus systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and third-party suppliers to ensure successful product realization and leadership development.

Skills

Computer skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Product development knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range:

$129,500.00 - $203,400.00

Purpose Statement:

To plan and manage highly complex Aerospace and Defense engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Business Development - Leads the customer development process in winning new business and is directly responsible for developing repeat business with previous and/or current customers.
• Work-sharing Support - Accountable for proactively identifying work packages or opportunities that should be work shared. Works effectively with the Functional Manager to promote inter-design center project staffing model while balancing individual needs of the project, customer, and employee.
• Manages customers' expectations regarding all aspects across complex full value stream projects AND/OR complex product commercialization projects. This includes setting expectations for the challenges in developing products or test systems. Expectations shall also be managed regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and any changes to the original proposal.
• Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion. Utilizes Plexus business systems to accurately project revenue for both active projects and opportunities.
• Effectively manages the team resources and leads the program to a successful execution. This includes partnering with the engineering team to identify solutions to meet the customer's needs. It is also important to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers to ensure Plexus' design are successfully introduced into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites. Responsible for developing future Plexus leaders.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required with 8 or more years of related experience preferred.
• 5 or more years of related Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• Preferred familiarity with:
  • DoD acquisition Life Cycle
  • FAR/DFAR flowdowns
  • Export control, CUI handling
  • MIL-STDs and MIL-SPECs
  • Certified Cost/Price process & compliance

Other Qualifications:

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Possesses a detailed understanding and extensive experience in at least one discipline (e.g. analog, digital, mechanical, software, PCB, test) of electronic product development
• Possess a detailed understanding of the product development and product realization processes
• Possess good project management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong team building and team leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to handle demanding schedules including travel to customer sites
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• General office equipment and materials

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform