Senior Project Manager

Saxonburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project plans for thermal management programs including deliverables milestones owners dependencies and due dates.
Track and manage all project deliverables across multiple active programs to ensure timely execution and accountability.
Coordinate cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to support execution of project objectives and commitments.
Lead recurring project meetings and maintain action item lists meeting notes decision logs and project trackers.
Follow up with project owners to confirm progress resolve open items and drive closure of overdue tasks.
Monitor project schedules and identify risks delays bottlenecks and resource conflicts escalating issues as needed.
Maintain accurate and current project status across all assigned programs including development testing qualification customer deliverables and internal milestones.
Prepare and communicate clear project status updates to leadership and team members including key issues risks and required decisions.
Coordinate internal reviews milestone check-ins sample and prototype timing test activity timing and customer commitment tracking as required.
Support alignment across engineering operations supply chain commercial and leadership teams to keep projects moving according to plan.
Assist with budget tracking forecasting and resource planning for assigned projects.
Ensure project documentation is complete organized and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
Support execution discipline across programs so teams remain focused on commitments timelines and deliverables.
Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in business engineering materials science operations or related field required
At least 5 years of experience in project management program coordination operations support or technical project support with some exposure to materials and/or process development a plus
Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects in a manufacturing engineering or technology environment preferred
PMP or CAPM certification preferred
Project management portfolio examples preferred

Skills

Strong project management skills including planning scheduling tracking follow-up and issue resolution
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time with strong attention to detail
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving accountability across organizations
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clear accurate project records
Ability to identify risks schedule conflicts and execution gaps early and drive timely resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare concise status updates for leadership
Ability to lead project review meetings and keep teams focused on actions and deadlines
Proficiency with project tracking and planning tools such as Microsoft Project Excel PowerPoint Jira Smartsheet or similar systems
Working knowledge of budgeting forecasting and resource planning processes
Ability to work effectively with engineering operations commercial and leadership teams
Ability to maintain discipline around schedules deliverables and documentation
In-depth knowledge of or willingness to learn relevant industry standards and regulations as applicable

Working Conditions

Office manufacturing floor and testing lab environment
Potential for working at a computer for >80% of the day
Occasional travel may be required

Physical Requirements

Ability to navigate around various environments such as offices manufacturing facilities and customer sites
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods often at a desk or workstation while using a computer
Capable of performing repetitive tasks such as typing using a mouse and navigating software applications
Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials up to 50 pounds
Strong eyesight to read technical drawings specifications and reports as well as to inspect designs and equipment
Ability to hear and understand discussions in meetings and when collaborating with team members or stakeholders
Capability to perform detailed work such as drawing or adjusting small components within mechanical systems
Ability to focus on complex tasks for extended periods particularly when analyzing data or developing designs
Strong cognitive skills to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions on the spot

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards.

PPE may be required when entering specific manufacturing areas for collaborative efforts.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Individual is responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9001 and other standards 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

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DescriptionPrimary Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain detailed project plans for thermal management programs including deliverables milestones owners dependencies and due dates.Track and manage all project deliverables across multiple active programs to ensure timely execution and account...