Senior Program Manager

JOB TITLE:

Senior Program Manager

REPORTING TO: VP, IDEX Health & Science Program Management Office

LOCATION:

West Henrietta, NY

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects across MSS, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering results that meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments. The Senior Program Manager will coordinate and drive the successful on‑time delivery of projects and products within the Materials Science Solutions. Acting as the primary leader for cross‑functional, matrixed teams, this individual will oversee projects through a customized product development process, ensuring new product introductions and critical deliverables are achieved for both the business and its customers with primary focus in the semiconductor industry.

• Leads large scale, cross‑functional projects/programs working closely with key stakeholders, customers, engineers, and operations to drive new critical programs and activities.
• Independently manages high‑profile, complex projects, and directs project‑related customer communications.
• Drives & coordinates activities for clear execution from proposal coordination through new product development, prototyping delivery to manufacturing readiness as defined in product development/delivery process.
• Understands and manages risks and opportunities within projects and works with the team to define mitigation plans ensuring on‑time delivery of key milestones.
• Occasionally takes on management of internal projects to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborates with other value streams to maintain, improve and implement procedures.
• Learn, train and educate all functional groups on Product Development Process (PDP) to support agile structured delivery/development process.
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement by establishing strong partnerships and collaborating cross‑functionally (sales, product management, operations).

• B.S. Degree in business, engineering or science field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of related professional experience.
• Excellent knowledge of project management disciplines and project team dynamics.
• Demonstrated successful management of complex projects.
• Knowledge of organizational change management methodologies and principles.
• Strong knowledge of business areas’ products, strategies and goals.
• PMI, IPMA, or IPMA B registered training.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project leadership, including management of complex projects for a minimum of 3 years.
• Excellent proven analytical, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively negotiate and facilitate complex problem resolution.
• Ability to influence others to desired outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively cross‑functionally.

• Experience with optical and semiconductor products preferred.
• Knowledge of several product development and project management paradigms.
• Understanding of tools for continuous improvement, lean six sigma principles, operational measures and/or program management.

These positions may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residence.

The pay range for this position is $99,800 – $140,000. This position may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan and overtime.

Benefits include:

• Health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• PTO and more.

More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:

IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.