Sr. Engineering Program Manager (onsite work) - Everest Consultants, Inc.

Wilmington, MA

About the Job

Title: Sr. Engineering Program Manager (onsite work)
Location: Eden Prairie, MN OR Wilmington, MA
Duration: Permanent / FTE

Our client has an immediate need for a dynamic and highly motivated Sr. Engineering Program Manager to lead key strategic medial power product development programs. As cross-functional team leader and member of the PMO staff in a matrixed organization, you will have ownership of assigned Global Hardware Development Programs & Projects taking them from concept to commercialization, in accordance with client's Product Development Process (PDP). Identifying and implementing process improvements and assisting in the integration of complex business factors to develop and implement long-term strategic planning objectives is required. Power electronics and design engineering experience required.

Our client truly values their diverse culture that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and open communication to create a relaxed and positive atmosphere.
Responsibilities:

Provide leadership through influence, vision, strategic and tactical planning, and manage overall execution of the assigned portfolio of programs, requiring cross-functional and often cross-site coordination.
Manage all aspects of the NPI and/or sustaining program including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; develop cost, scope, and schedule baseline; monitor/control cost and schedule variance; and change control.
Manage the creation, prioritization, review, and ongoing updating of product requirements for assigned Programs and Projects
Provide guidance to project team members to assist in resolving conflicts and removing barriers to maintain effective and timely progress towards project goals.
Risk Management - Anticipate potential roadblocks and work with project teams to systematically evaluate, communicate risks and Develop risk mitigation plans.
Facilitate core team meetings, including agendas and meeting minutes. Tracks progress against the project plan, business plan, project contract, and action items
Analyze and report actual performance vs. program goals. Monitor and communicate status, progress to Milestones and KPIs to internal and external stakeholders, and senior management.
Schedule and run assigned PDP phase reviews and program reviews.
Improve, recommend, and implement program and project management tools for PMO.
Lead or key contributor of business process improvement initiatives and governance process development and implementation
Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC, internet, copier, fax machine, etc.). Extended hours will be necessary depending on market conditions. Travel, both domestic and international, up to 10% of work time, is anticipated. This position has a significant number of interdepartmental communications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Hardware Development
Good organization, planning and prioritization skills.
Experience in program management including planning and senior management interface.
Excellent face-to-face communication skills and communication across international locations in a matrix environment
Ability to make effective decisions in the face of ambiguity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Willingness to travel in support of company activities.
Knowledge of customers, their applications, and the industries in which they participate.
Understanding of the company's products
First leadership experience desirable

EXPERIENCE:
Essential:

Approximately 10-plus total years relevant work experience required.
Relevant work includes product management, project management involving electro-mechanical products and engineering planning.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a program and provide direction to a cross functional team.

Desirable:

Product experience within the Medical Equipment market
Experience in Program Management and Reporting Tools
Formal Project Management qualifications

EDUCATION:
Essential:

B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Science, or equivalent

Desirable:

Advanced degree, including M.S., Ph.D., or MBA, highly desirable.

BENEFITS:
Compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Medical - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays
8 Hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil right laws. #IND

Source : Everest Consultants, Inc.