Samtec's Cable Development Site in Wilsonville, Oregon, has an Engineering Project Manager opportunity open. This is an individual contributor who will work on site, within the engineering teams, to move projects forward.
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
Summary/Objective: The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading the execution of the organization’s highest-priority and highest-complexity engineering projects, including new product introduction, advanced development efforts, and key customer initiatives.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
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Own all aspects of project management for assigned projects.
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Drive day-to-day project execution by leading and coordinating cross-functional activities across multiple teams, functions, and geographic locations.
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Define project objectives, scope, and success criteria by reviewing proposals, requirements, and development plans in collaboration with engineering and management.
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Consult with management and stakeholders to determine project priority, and execution strategy.
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Develop detailed project schedules by sequencing activities, identifying dependencies, and calculating time and resource requirements.
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Maintain and control project schedules by coordinating activities, providing accountability, and identifying and resolving problems.
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Schedule, facilitate, and document project team meetings.
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Foster effective communication and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
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Provide accurate and timely information supporting quality decision making across and at multiple levels of the organization.
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Manage and continuously improve the processes related to release of project deliverables.
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Advise management of new developments which may impact schedule, costs, customer commitments, or cross-functional relationships.
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Administer project data, schedules, and reporting within the Samtec Project Tracking Software.
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”
Required Experience:
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5+ years of experience leading technical or engineering projects, including complex, cross-functional initiatives.
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Demonstrated success delivering projects with schedule and technical constraints
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Strong technical aptitude with background exposure to mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering disciplines.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining alignment with organization priorities.
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Strong ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams in a matrix hub structure.
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Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and drive mitigation.
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Strong technical, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong organizational and planning skills with high attention to detail.
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Experience with project management tools and formal development or gate review processes.
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Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams.
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Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum.
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Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
