Project Manager III
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Job Summary
Scope of Position
The Senior Project Manager will lead and execute strategic technical programs within the Company Incorporated Advanced Optics (AO) division. This role is responsible for guiding cross-functional teams partnering with customers and delivering innovative solutions that meet technical schedule and cost objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead cross-functional technical teams to define plan and execute complex programs from initiation through delivery
- Develop and manage comprehensive program plans including schedules budgets and resource allocation
- Ensure programs scale effectively across each development stage while meeting performance targets
- Continuously evaluate program value propositions and recommend progression or discontinuation to leadership
- Monitor changes in scope customer requirements and assumptions; assess impacts to strategy risk and business outcomes
- Partner closely with internal and external customers to maintain engagement manage expectations and interpret feedback
- Establish clear program messaging and oversee communication across leadership stakeholders and team members
- Build and manage robust business cases including P&L and balance sheet considerations
- Identify commercial technical and manufacturing opportunities to strengthen program value
- Oversee product testing and validation to ensure performance differentiation and manufacturability
- Protect intellectual property and identify strategic control points
- Drive execution using Company Tollgate innovation and development process
Required Education
- Bachelors degree in Engineering; Optical Mechanical or related field preferred
- Associates degree with significant relevant experience considered
Experience
- 57 years of experience successfully leading and executing technical programs
Core Skills & Competencies
Project Leadership & Execution
- Proven ability to lead technical teams solve complex problems and drive strategic execution
- Strong project management capabilities including scope risk and timeline management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Ability to work effectively across commercial technical and operational teams
- Skilled in managing resources budgets and program performance metrics
Customer Engagement
- Experience building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
- Ability to translate customer needs into actionable program strategies
Technical & Analytical Thinking
- Strong decision-making skills combining analytical insight with practical judgment
- Ability to guide technical direction by asking insightful strategic questions
Communication & Influence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to clearly articulate program direction risks and objectives at all organizational levels
Tools & Systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; PowerPoint Excel Word Project
- Experience with project management tools; scheduling risk assessment and scope control
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Optics or related field
- Experience with Companys innovation or Tollgate processes
- Background working with research science and technology or product development teams
- Experience transitioning products from development (Stage 35) to manufacturing
- Familiarity with SAP or manufacturing environments
Leadership & Behavioral Attributes
- Clear communicator with the ability to define vision and direction
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and new program development
- Creative problem solver with a results-driven approach
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proactive in driving outcomes
- Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Demonstrated success leading technical teams and delivering customer-focused solutions
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