Technical Project Manager - Electronics & Semiconductors

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Institute for Electronics seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple technical projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring schedules and stakeholders are informed.

You will develop plans covering life cycle, budgets, risks, and deliverables, monitor progress, and report on milestones, costs, and changes. A BS in business/engineering and 3+ years of technical PM experience are required; Master’s degree and PMI certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in technical project management.
• Knowledge of project management software and practices.
• Experience with industrial controls.
• Excellent time-management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong budget tracking, labor tracking, and scheduling skills.
• Proficiency in information analysis and budget setup.
• Strong scheduling skills and team vision.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined in 22 CFR §120.62.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of mechanical systems engineers in R&D of electrical, mechanical, software and systems for advanced 3D heterogeneous integration processes.
• Develop, coordinate, and ensure completion of project task lists and schedules for design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of equipment systems.
• Manage and direct assigned projects with emphasis on schedule control, project development, implementation, and communication with clients.
• Create project plans covering life cycle, budgets, resource requirements, change management, risk management, milestones, communication mechanisms, test plans, and deliverables.
• Implement and recommend policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, university policies, and regulations.
• Monitor project implementation, addressing emergent issues and ensuring tasks complete within deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare detailed progress reports to stakeholders, including plans, barriers, solutions, milestones, financial costs, and analyses; coordinate scope changes with team leads.
• Interface with facilities and external contractors to coordinate and manage resources.
• Track requirements/specifications and changes throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Communication

Budget tracking

Scheduling

Problem solving

Information analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Institute for Electronics seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple technical projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring schedules and stakeholders are informed.

You will develop plans covering life cycle, budgets, risks, and deliverables, monitor progress, and report on milestones, costs, and changes. A BS in business/engineering and 3+ years of technical PM experience are required; Master’s degree and PMI certification preferred.