The Engineering Project Manager will work with the Engineering Managers and other project stakeholder departments to establish project needs, deadlines, and budgets. They will manage multiple projects simultaneously, delegating work and resources in an efficient manner, communicating progress to management, and ensuring that all deadlines are met. Accounting for all available information, will make timely decisions and monitor the progress of the project to keep it on schedule and aligned with company goals.
Requirements:
- Develop project plans that identify resources and budgetary needs, including setting targets for milestones.
- Working with the Engineering Managers, delegate tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them.
- Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with a project.
- Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project changes. Ensure any change is communicated to project stakeholders and key project participants.
- Serve as main point of contact for scheduling between various departments to ensure timely and accurate information is available and disseminated.
- Facilitate and encourage collaboration across departments to ensure projects are completed successfully.
- Create presentations and reports to communicate project status and analyze project data.
- Host project meetings on a regular schedule with team members and managers.
- Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to team members to keep the team focused on the end goal.
- Manage deadlines and push the team to ensure timeliness.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrable problem-solving project management experience and skills with at working knowledge of project management methodologies such as DACI and best practices.
- Must have the technical depth and breadth to identify the necessary technical resources and expertise required to complete project(s).
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage engineering teams.
- Strong project management skills with experience using project management tools and software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.
- Excellent spreadsheet skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to delegate effectively.
- Strong organizational, time management, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized and adept at identifying technical and operational issues and able to make sound and timely decisions to resolve issues.
- Understands the video industry and keeps abreast of new technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
- Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines that may extend work hours.
- Willingness to adhere to company policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive and professional manner.
- Bachelor’s Degree required with a preferred major of Project Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- At least 5 years in a direct Project Management or Lead role in the electronics industry.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. The base salary for this position is $89,751-123,408. This range reflects base salary only, and does not include additional compensation or benefits. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience, education, training and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Email resumes to: jobs@aja.com