Program Manager- Technology III USA

First Solar

$91K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Engineering or related technical field required
  • 5-7 years' experience in Program Management
  • 5 years' experience in Research and Development environment preferred
  • PMP or PgMP certification preferred
  • Intermediate to Advanced negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop CCPM project plans independently
  • Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment
  • Drive projects to on-time and on-budget completion
  • Build project plans around existing technology portfolio
  • Manage program review meetings and track action items

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across various departments
  • Opportunities for professional development in technology
  • Engagement with high-impact projects in new product/process development
  • Access to advanced project management tools and software
  • Flexible travel requirements of only 5-10%
Full Job Description
Job Description

Basic Job Functions:

Provides Program Management for complex cross-functional programs within the Research and Development arena. Independently develops CCPM project plans, interfaces with Technology, Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality and Reliability, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental Health and Safety, and other departments as required.

Education/Experience:
  • BS Degree in Engineering or related technical field, required
  • BS degree Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, preferred
  • MS Degree in Engineering Discipline, preferred
  • MBA will be considered, but must have technology experience
  • 5 - 7 years' experience in Program Management
  • 5 years' experience in Research and Development environment preferred. Ideally in the area of New Product / Process (development through roll out to high volume manufacturing) and change management of existing technologies and products
  • 5 - 7 years' experience using MS Project or equivalent project management tools
  • PMP or PgMP certification, preferred
  • 3 years TOC/CCPM Program Management experience, preferred
  • Demonstrated project management skills in a technology development environment
  • Intermediate understanding of Quality and Reliability requirements to bring new products or processes to manufacturing
  • Intermediate to Advanced negotiation skills to obtain cooperation and commitment to project deliverables
  • Intermediate to Advanced skills in all aspects of project planning and execution
  • Intermediate proficiency in project management software - MS Project, Concerto an advantage
  • Capable of providing program management of 3 to 5 projects simultaneously
  • Communicates clearly, oral and written, across the organization
  • Strong assertive characteristics to push projects through to completion
  • Partners with stakeholders to coordinate resources, activities, and priorities for rapid project completion
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to assertively motivate project participants
  • Independently builds project plans around existing technology project portfolio
  • Takes ownership for overall project schedule; Drives projects to completion on-time and on-budget
  • Builds interfaces between organizations to ensure successful hand-offs
  • Negotiate project goals and develop mitigation plans
  • Manage program review meetings, track action items, and motivate program stakeholders
  • Maintain software infrastructure to keep project plans and action items up to date

Required Skills/Competencies:

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:
  • This position will report to the Director, Program Management
  • This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:
  • 5% - 10%

Estimated Annual Salary Range:
  • $91,000 - $130,000 Estimated Annual Salary

US Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.

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