Sr Principal Project Manager
Sr Principal Project Manager
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Job Description
Were looking for an experienced leader in engineering project management to help our growing worldclass custom optics fabrication and optical subsystem businesses at Coherent Aerospace & Defense.
The ideal candidate is an optics industry veteran with deep knowledge of the specialty custom optic business. Prior experience in managing aerospace & defense related projects and interacting with aerospace and defense customers is imperative; experience in higherlevel program and product management is also highly desirable. The candidate must be a charismatic problemsolving and solutionsoriented team player. This is an important role reporting directly to the Product Line Director and represents a unique opportunity to help craft the culture and project management processes for a growing stable business within Coherent Aerospace & Defense. The successful candidate will work on complex problems and exciting opportunities that enable technologies in current and future cuttingedge defense and commercial optical systems.
Coherent Aerospace & Defense is a leading provider of cuttingedge optical technologies dedicated to enhancing various industries including aerospace defense and scientific research. Our commitment to innovation and quality has positioned us as a global leader in the field of optical fabrication and assembly. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Principal Project Manager to join our team. The position is based in Murrieta California.
- You will be responsible for leading a crossfunctional team of engineers and operations personnel to develop define and execute project plans schedules budgets and deliverables.
- Ensure revenue projects achieve profitability targets. Identify and mitigate project technical schedule and financial risks.
- Coordinate crossfunctionally to ensure customer requirements are well understood by engineering and operations. Coordinate engineering design development with functional leads.
- Coordinate with operations to define the Statement of Work and Specifications for subcontracted processes (substrate blanks precision machining coating etc..
- Manage project scope and changes for all assigned projects; coordinate with contracts and sales functional teams and ensure project changes are captured appropriately.
- Support the management of customer relationships for the custom optics projects from the end of the sales process through product delivery with effective communication; will be required to engage and impress highend commercial aerospace military and government organizations.
- Present all aspects of project status to internal and external stakeholders.
- Produce customer required reports and other contractual deliverables relating to custom optics projects.
- Drive feasibility studies vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders.
- Initiate investigations into new technology when necessary.
- Drive resolution of quality issues that require customer inputs; ensure shipped product meets specifications and quality goals.
- May be called upon to support marketing efforts and product road map development.
Education & Experience
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering or applied science discipline with 12 years related experience or 10 years of experience and a Masters degree
- 5 years of project management experience including tracking and planning projects. Expertise with MS Project and other project management tools.
- In depth knowledge of optical systems engineering and optical fabrication
- 5 years of experience working in optics
- Demonstrable customer relationship management experience
- Drive for ambitious results and accountability of business needs
- Ability to work crossfunctionally to achieve common business objectives
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Decisiveness in prioritization and quick resolution of business challenges
Skills
- Strong planning and leadership ability to coordinate and get tasks accomplished through non direct reports. Ability flexibility versatility and comfort level for working with multiple individuals and personalities.
- Strong interpersonal teaming and problemsolving skills.
- Strong communication skills and business acumen. Must be able to judge situations regarding the larger business picture as well as the immediate need. Must be able to structure internal and especially external communication accordingly.
Working Conditions
Job operates in a professional environment. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level moderate.
Physical Requirements
Walking talking hearing use of hands/fingers to type/handle Sedentary work.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location this position may be responsible for the and maintenance of the ISOand/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR) applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
