Technical Project Manager (IST; North Reading, MA)

Openbound; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne, a global leader in test and automation, seeks a Technical Project Manager within the IST organization to coordinate product upgrade activities and lead product safety response initiatives. This role collaborates with Engineering, Documentation, Manufacturing, and Field Service to ensure upgrades are delivered safely and on schedule.

You will manage BOMs, procurement, and worldwide logistics, while partnering with Product Support Engineering to validate processes and drive readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience coordinating complex cross-functional projects and programs.
• Experience working with engineering documentation, BOMs, and product lifecycle processes.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Experience managing procurement, logistics, or materials planning activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Product Support, Documentation, Manufacturing, and Field Service organizations.
• Experience supporting product upgrade, service, or product support programs preferred.
• Knowledge of product safety, quality, compliance, or corrective action processes preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of product upgrade programs across the IST division.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to identify required BOMs, components, and materials needed to support product upgrades.
• Coordinate the procurement and ordering of parts to ensure upgrade readiness and execution schedules are maintained.
• Partner with Global Field Service teams to schedule system downtime and upgrade deployment activities.
• Coordinate worldwide shipment of upgrade components and materials to customer locations.
• Work closely with Documentation teams to create and maintain upgrade procedures and work instructions.
• Partner with Product Support Engineering to validate upgrade processes and ensure deployment readiness.
• Lead the Product Safety Response (PSR) process for IST, coordinating cross-functional activities related to product safety investigations, communications, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Sustain and ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and completion of product upgrade and product safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive continuous improvement of upgrade and safety response processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience

Job description

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

The Technical Project Manager plays a critical role within the IST organization by coordinating product upgrade activities and leading product safety response initiatives. This position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Support Engineering, Documentation, Manufacturing, and Field Service teams to ensure successful execution of system upgrades and product safety programs throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead the planning and execution of product upgrade programs across the IST division.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to identify required BOMs, components, and materials needed to support product upgrades.
• Coordinate the procurement and ordering of parts to ensure upgrade readiness and execution schedules are maintained.
• Partner with Global Field Service teams to schedule system downtime and upgrade deployment activities.
• Coordinate worldwide shipment of upgrade components and materials to customer locations.
• Work closely with Documentation teams to create and maintain upgrade procedures and work instructions.
• Partner with Product Support Engineering to validate upgrade processes and ensure deployment readiness.
• Lead the Product Safety Response (PSR) process for IST, coordinating cross-functional activities related to product safety investigations, communications, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Sustain and ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and completion of product upgrade and product safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive continuous improvement of upgrade and safety response processes.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Experience coordinating complex cross-functional projects and programs.
• Experience working with engineering documentation, BOMs, and product lifecycle processes.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Experience managing procurement, logistics, or materials planning activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Product Support, Documentation, Manufacturing, and Field Service organizations.
• Experience supporting product upgrade, service, or product support programs preferred.
• Knowledge of product safety, quality, compliance, or corrective action processes preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is$81,400 to 130,300.This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan

This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

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