Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Program Manager (PM) will lead cross functional projects from initial concept, through development and verification testing, and into Manufacturing and Launch for the Robots Group. The PM will utilize a wide variety of technical experience and Project Management expertise in developing project plans which result in predicted scope, schedule, and resource requirements for the successful completion of projects. This Program Manager should emphasize accurate planning, high quality execution, and on-time achievement of goals resulting in reduced rework and cycle time. Excellent team-leading abilities and interpersonal skills are required for satisfying internal and external customers. Activities involve early interaction with appropriate team members to develop the project plan including risk assessment and mitigation and then executing through the Development Life Cycle. Leadership qualities must include the ability to mentor team members in successful PM skills and techniques and to make critical judgments and decisions.
The PM will lead and coordinate a cross functional team which may include the following disciplines: Design Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Manufacturing & Test Engineering, Materials, Planning, Quality, Document Control, Service, Finance, and outsourced Contract Manufacturing partners. The PM will be responsible for delivering high quality, well documented product solutions that meet and exceed the needs of all members of this team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead cross functional team in developing comprehensive project plans (scope, product and project cost, schedule and Performance)
Manages overall project plan of large cross functional projects and/or programs including optimizing the plan by negotiating content based on priorities, risk, resource, budget and timeframe constraints
Leads team to deliver on all development milestones and checklist items.
Leads development phase gate discussions and activities
Ensures that all project resource requirements are met
Create and maintain project risk management plan
Tracks realized performance, adjusting to align with shifting priorities and reporting to senior management
Develops solutions to remove project roadblocks
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and experience in a project management role involving tactical coordination of a technological product
Proven ability to manage multiple or highly complex programs and have a successful track record of delivery from concept to commercialization
fluent command of German and English
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality environments or similar.
Familiarity with common industrial product regulatory compliance regulations such as CE, ROHS, REACH, NRTL, Copy Exact, etc.
Familiarity with project management industry standard practices
Strong Microsoft office software skills including MS Project
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Proven interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills
Ability to drive the process of reaching compromise and consensus among project team members.
Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a cross-functional, matrix Environment.
Well organized with the capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience managing projects within a defined stage-gate development process desirable
Project Management certification desirable
Capabilities
Our selected candidate should be collaborative and a strong team Player.
In addition, the Program Manager should have the following attributes:
Disciplined and brings a proven ability to execute
Ability to anticipate and resolve conflict and drive compromise
Demonstrate high expectations and standards; set the bar high and inspire and lead others to attain these levels
Problem solver with ability to focus on the essence of an issue to plot a clear path forward to resolve
Collaborative and communicative: Able to communicate with and effectively work with the management team
Strong Work Ethic
Other
Some international travel may be required
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
Radolfzell,