Principal Project Manager Engineer

Job Overview

Any candidate for this position must be comfortable with both technical portfolio planning and individual project management. The role requires familiarity with Market and Technology Roadmapping techniques, collaboration across the business unit & stakeholders to compile and maintain an integrated advanced technology & manufacturing process roadmap aligned to business objectives. This position also requires a project leader with 1st hand knowledge of technology readiness levels and technology transfer mechanisms with both internal and external partners.  Additionally, the candidate will have a role in managing our advanced technology cross-functional/governance meeting and administering the quarter technology awards program.

Job Requirements

• Success track record of leading multiple complex technology, process, & research projects with demonstrated technology insertions.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership & communication abilities.
• Drive a diverse and inclusive workplace by identifying individual differences and their value; the ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences and diverse perspectives at all levels of the organization.
• Stakeholder management – Identify and manage stakeholder expectations. Set up a cadence with stakeholders for the smooth execution of projects.
• Develop project schedules, resource requirements, and budget forecasts. Track and report on project progress
• Have outstanding problem-solving skills, both technical and managerial.   
• Demonstrated Effective active project Risk management capability
• Interpret technical insight and make informed decisions to guide the project towards successful completion.
• Collaborate across the business unit to compile and maintain an integrated advanced technology & manufacturing process roadmap aligned to business objectives 
  Ability to plan & chair regular technology reviews/decision meetings.

What your background should look like

• Graduate in engineering with 12-15 years or Master’s with 10-12 years of experience.
• 5-6 years of Project Management experience in an AI, Datacenter, or telecom industry focused on interconnect technology.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural team management experience.
• In-depth understanding of the Stage Gate process applied to technology development.
• Extensive experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management.
• Hands-on Exposure to one or more of the following manufacturing processes: Molding, stamping, plating, high-speed cable & cable assembly manufacturing.
• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate globally at all levels internally and externally.
• Extensive experience in leading project teams to success, collaborating across boundaries, tracking results, and developing a Communication and responsibility matrix.
• Proven ability to lead & monitor external partnerships.
• Ability to drive technology insertion into the product development & manufacturing plants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar.
• Work along with Cross-Functional Teams for problem-solving and brainstorming.
• Experience in roadmap/portfolio management.

Competencies