Hello,My name is Patrick Nusbaum, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Project Manager for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Fairport, NY. Details for theposition are as follows:Job Description:
- The Project Manager will support various projects for Advanced Optics (AO) division. Some travel may be required for this position and will be expensed by the company. Pay is $45-$60/hr based on experience.
- Responsible for leading technical teams and working with internal and/or external customers to define and execute programs and meet customer needs.
- Defines and executes overall program plans, including project schedules, budgets, and people resource needs, to enable programs to scale appropriately in each stage to meet technical, schedule, and cost targets.
- Drives progress from initiation through delivery, reconfirming each program's value proposition at each stage, and recommending the progression (or elimination) of programs at each stage to leadership, as appropriate.
- Constantly monitors for changes in customer requirements/scope or other assumptions and determines the impact on program strategy, business case, business model, predicted level of risk, resource requirements, speed, and value proposition.
- Works with customers during each stage to keep them engaged, to manage the scope of programs, and to interpret their perception of the product being developed.
- Sets key program messages and manages the information flow related to program direction, issues, needs, and progress with key program constituencies including business leadership, corporate leadership, customers, and team members.
- Develops and manages a compelling business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) and value proposition for the product relative to the divisions strategy, market needs, and competition.
- Identifies commercial, technical, and manufacturing levers to improve the program's business case.
- Oversees product testing and evaluation to confirm the initial value proposition, build fundamental understanding of the technology that enables continue differentiation, and ensure manufacturing implementation of requirements are met.
- Identifies potential origins of strategic control, ensures that intellectual property is protected.
Education and Experience:
- BS in Engineering - Optical, Mechanical or related field (or experience in optics)
- Project management / leadership
- Ability to lead technical teams in resolution of problems and execution of strategy
- Ability to interact with customers, building strong relationships for success
- Ability to work cross functionally (commercial, technical, technology)
- Able to track and manage program spending, revenue, resources & schedule
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project)
- Able to set project direction using project management tools (i.e., MS Project, risk assessment, scope management, etc.)
- Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment
- Ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team
- Strong formal and informal communication skills
- Ability to articulate clear direction, risks and program purpose across multiple organizational levels (management to project team)
- Able to define, prioritize & defend milestones
- Applies appropriate process discipline / process controls, including modeling the appropriate behaviors to their teams
If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached.