Project Manager, Level Ii - Barrington, United States - Edmund Optics

Edmund Optics

Verified Company

Barrington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Edmund Optics, an industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and sale of precision optics and optical components for over 80 years is hiring As a global, family-owned company, employees are key to our success.

Our culture is at the heart of everything we do, and the company's Core Values demonstrate our commitment to act as one family, do what is best for the customer, drive innovation through continuous improvement, and to be proud of what we do.

As we work to continue to be technological leaders in the industry, we seek those who are prepared to learn, engage, grow, and enable the future through optics.

Brief Summary:

A Project Manager, Level II is responsible for managing multiple assigned smaller to mid-sized projects within Edmund Optics.

These projects will typically involve the development of multi-element optical assemblies with a variety of design, manufacturing, and testing considerations.

Project Manager, Level II assist with development and manage all aspects of project engagement as well as monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to ensure those projects are proceeding as planned.

They work directly with a variety of internal departments, and the customer, to define design and testing specifications. They support activities across global facilities from initiation to production.

In addition, they assist with the growth of the project management group by helping with the training, development, and mentorship of earlier career Project Managers.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Manage multiple assigned smaller to midsized projects that span one or multiple business lines
Assist with development and manage all aspects of project engagement from planning, customer relationships, communications, budget, change, risks, and issues
Full project life cycle support: successful project delivery will include supporting implementation from initiation to production across global facilities
Define the statement of work, specifications, and test requirements by directly interfacing with product line management, business line lead, or external customer
Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
Monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables
Lead project meetings and provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, to customers and management
Strong understanding of practices, templates, policies, tools, and procedures
Occasionally participate in internal training, development, and mentorship of earlier career Project Managers
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations

Qualifications:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
Understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques
Proven Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problemsolving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problemsolving capabilities
Understanding of assembly models, drawings, work orders, and work instructions
Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment and fastgrowing team
Proven ability to communicate and interact effectively with customers and various levels of technical staff
Proven ability to handle conflict resolution and negotiation
PC skills: Excel, Word, Project & familiarity with mechanical and optical design software

Education/Experience:

4+ years previous experience or equivalent in project management
Minimum BS in Optics, Engineering or related field

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; ability to travel; work in office setting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.