Engineering Technical Program Manager III

Engineering Technical Program Manager III - 9280

Arizona | Customer / Account Management | Full Time

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At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential.

At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

Acts as primary customer contact for development projects with responsibility for leading the development team and development activities to meet the design requirements, program budget and customer satisfaction. May manage multiple, simultaneous programs and customers. May lead design and transition activities across multiple sites. This role will be located at Benchmark’s Corporate Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage technical projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent of work experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a technical or engineering environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Manage and lead development team activities as primary day‑to‑day contact for customers with stable and relatively simple products.
• Interact with customers on schedule, quality, cost, and engineering change to achieve highest levels of satisfaction.
• Generate proposed Statements of Work, including project schedule, deliverables, dependencies, and resources.
• Prepare bids or proposals and communicate them effectively to the customer.
• Develop and ensure compliance to the project plan (schedule, resource, and financial).
• Identify and manage changes in customer requirements, design requirements, and internal resources.
• Analyze and manage program financial performance to meet company objectives.
• Update project management tools regularly to aid in planning of company resources and to predict financial performance.
• Respond to new opportunities within existing and new customers to meet objectives.

Other information:
Bachelor’s in Engineering or Science (EE or ME) or equivalent experience preferred, 6‑12 years of program management experience. Strong customer service and client focus. Effective multitasking skills and ability to work with diverse groups. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Geographical

Location:

Arizona (Hybrid = M/F WFH, T/W/TH in office).

Physical

Location:

56 S Rockford Dr Tempe AA.

Shift: Shift 1.

Work Schedule:

M‑F 0800‑1630.

Full Time.

Benefits and Other Compensation:
Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Final date to receive applications:
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