Program Manager

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.The Program Manager supports the execution of cross-functional projects related to optics and photonics product development. This role provides project coordination basic customer interface and documentation support under the guidance of senior program management staff. It is ideal for candidates looking to grow their skills in a high-tech team-oriented environment.Reports to Manager Program ManagementManage technically and logistically complex programs. Responsibility to deliver on time to specification and at planned cost.Create a timeline for each project and actively manage and report performance against the timeline.Create a budget for each project with the tools provided by Finance and actively manage and report performance against the budgetCoordinate activity with engineering supply chain and operations organizations to position for success on the project.Serve as a primary customer interface for assigned projects providing superior support and effectively managing demanding customers.Identify manage and mitigate project risks.Leverage relevant technical knowledge to ensure that technical investigations and developments remain well-aligned to the overall project goals.Achieve results while reinforcing companys cultural beliefs and maintaining a chain of accountability.Lead each project team and navigate each project through the phase gate review process for the relevant phases Initiate Feasibility Design Prototype Pilot ProductionCommunicate present relevant project performance to various stakeholders including Excelitas leadership and Customer Stakeholders.QualificationsBachelors Degree BS in Engineering Business or Science a plus.5 years of project or program coordination experience ideally in a manufacturing or technical environment. Opticsphotonics experience preferred.Project Management PMP certification strongly preferred. Uncertified candidates will be expected to commit to pursuing certification.Excellent communication skills written and verbal.Experience with MS Project MS PowerPoint Configuration Management Systems ERP systemsSkill in managing a diverse range of personnel assigned to program in a matrix organizationAbility to effectively multitask and operate independently solving problems hands-on when appropriate.Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerMinoritiesFemalesDisabilityGender IdentitySexual Orientation