Test System Project Manager

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Traverse City (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Engineering Project Manager to join their dynamic Global Solutions Delivery Team. This role involves planning and executing custom solutions for customers, leveraging both hardware and software. Candidates should possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects effectively. With an emphasis on building relationships, this position offers the opportunity to engage in pre-sales activities and drive business through solution selling. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management in the electronics industry.
• PMP certification and understanding of TaskRay tool are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.
• Build relationships with customers and internal teams while tracking project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Continuous Learning

Competitive Spirit

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TaskRay

Python

Test Automation Software

Keysight Instruments

Job description

Overview

Keysight is the world's leading electronic measurement company, helping scientists and engineers address their toughest technical challenges with confidence through innovations in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Our employees leverage their insight and passion to deliver measurement solutions in wireless communications, aerospace and defense, and semiconductor markets with world-class platforms, software and consistent measurement science.

This job will be part of the Worldwide Sales / Field Operations Group, which is responsible for building and maintaining customer relationships to sustain Keysight's leadership in the market. Engineers and scientists in more than 14,000 companies use Keysight offerings to research, design, develop, manufacture, install, and maintain electronic components, devices, subsystems and systems. And all of them interface with Keysight's global network of direct sales, support, and indirect channel partners.

Responsibilities

Keysight Technologies is the world’s leading electronic measurement company helping engineers address their toughest technical challenges with confidence through innovations measurement science. Our employees leverage their insight and passion to develop and deliver solutions in automotive, energy, wireless communications, aerospace and defense, and semiconductor markets.
Challenge your engineering skills and have a fantastic time in the process! Keysight's Global Solutions Delivery Team is seeking a talented and motivated Engineering Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing custom solutions for our customers, based on Keysight hardware and software. We like to refer to this as Hardware + Software + People (you!) = Insight. For this position you can reside anywhere in the United States but a metro area with a significant electronics industry is highly preferred. We are seeking an individual with significant industry expertise and an extensive network of professional contacts to augment our strong team of test experts.

Chosen candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing complex projects to deliver on time and on budget, including responsibility for:
• Defining custom services quotes
• Documentation of customer requirements
• Creating statements of work (SOW) and cover letters
• Managing required approvals from Revenue and Legal
• Scheduling team and customer meetings and project reviews
• Interfacing and building relationships with customers and internal teammates
• Tracking progress against the project plan and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in technical project management
• Experience in Electronics/High Tech industry
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired
• Understanding of the TaskRay project management tool is highly desired
• Experience with test and measurement products and test automation software
• Working knowledge of Keysight TAP, Python and automation programming languages
• Excellent communication skills to document customer requirements, create statements of work, and lead project meetings.
• Highly organized and able to use planning tools effectively and successfully execute on a project plan
• As this is a field position, the candidate must be able to drive a company provided vehicle and be physically fit to be able to transport test equipment
• Understanding of Keysight instruments their general use and delivery requirements
• US citizen and ability to get US government clearances
• Deep understanding of closing business with US Primes and ability to achieve contract funding
• Approximately 25% travel may be required

In addition, this position requires the following skillsets and attributes:

• Proven experience managing complex projects delivered on time and on budget
• Ability to develop strong relationships with customers and internal teammates
• Ability to engage in pre-sales engagements and drive business through solution selling activities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Passion for continuous learning and personal development
• Highly competitive; assertive with a passion to "win" and “teach”
• Ability to create a vision and convey the message in a persuasive manner.
• Comfortable in challenging customers by offering the customer unique perspectives

Keysight prides itself on hiring people with strong technical backgrounds and excellent communication skills. You must demonstrate the ability to work closely in teams. We are looking for candidates that have demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to be dynamic and persuasive in a professional setting.

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