Principal Program Manager
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Job Description
Principal Program Manager will collaborate with R&D Engineering Product Line Management Quality Supply Chain and Factory teams to manage Transceiver product development through the NPI process from design to prototyping customer builds NPI deliverables customer samples and qualification production transfer and production launch.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Line Management and R&D Management to generate development schedules that achieve key project milestones NPI deliverables business requirements and customer satisfaction.
- Manage crossfunctional team to procure material assemble and test product complete internal qualification testing ship qualifiable samples to customers and launch earlystage ramp in the factory.
- Escort Transceiver products through R&D NPI Phase Gate process meet NPI deliverable and deliver qualified products to the global Operations team.
- Primary team interface working with design team internal support groups operations team and marketing; be a catalyst for engagement.
- Manage the project schedule communicate status highlight gaps to plan to stakeholders and management.
- Set manage and communicate expectations to the project team management and other stakeholders.
- Identify and manage project resource constraints dependencies and critical paths to accomplish the program goals; resolve issues.
- Manage material supply to ensure build configuration and schedule will support required NPI deliverables.
- Regular communication with global manufacturing and supply chain team members.
- Light travel for development activities: global team coordination product transfer and problem resolution.
Education & Experience
- BS/MS in an engineering or science discipline plus 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with optical transceivers or components desirable.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Product Lifecycle Management processes.
- Experience successfully managing crossfunctional teams interacting with a broad range of functions skills cultures and personalities.
Skills
- Strong problem solving critical thinking and risk management skills.
- Strong communication planning and organizational skills.
- Previous experience as an engineer in R&D or Operations a strong advantage.
- Highly selfmotivated with a strong multidisciplinary background is essential.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite required.
- Experience with Oracle Agile and MS Project desirable
Working Conditions
- This position is onsite
- May require occasional offsite meetings or travel
- Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
- Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
- May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executives needs
Physical Requirements
- Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
- Use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
- Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
