Senior Program Manager

Overview

ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 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.

We are presently seeking a Program Manager to lead project teams to ensure effective execution of strategic NPI projects of all sizes (small, medium, large) and manage budget, schedule, and deliverables towards a volume production handoff.

• Manage 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 budget.
• Coordinate activity with engineering, supply chain, and operations organizations to position for success on the project.
• Serve as 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 the company's 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, Production).
• Communicate and present relevant project performance to various stakeholders including Excelitas leadership and Customer Stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Engineering, Business, or Science. Advanced Business or Engineering Degree a plus.
• 5+ years technical project/program management experience preferred.
• 2+ years optics/photonics experience preferred.
• Project Management (PMP) certification or equivalent required. Uncertified PMP candidates will be expected to commit to pursuing PMP certification.
• Customer Service or Engineering/Technical Support Services experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Configuration Management Systems, ERP systems.
• Skill in managing a diverse range of personnel assigned to program in a matrix organization.
• Ability to effectively multitask and operate independently, solving problems hands-on when appropriate.

Benefits start day 1:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay Range: $138,600 - $145,000 annually, depending on experience.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings, and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense. This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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