Have you ever used the self-checkout?  Played the slots at a casino?  Maybe you grabbled a drink for a vending machine or paid to park your car?  If you answered with a resounding "YES", then you have done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide.  From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by more than 2500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices, and 43 service branches.

If you would like to have a hands-on global impact on payment solutions, we would like you to join our team as an Agile Project Manager.  This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our office in Malvern, PA located just outside of Philadelphia, PA.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for estimating, planning and leading engineering projects, ranging from large platform developments to shorter term projects as business needs dictate.  The Agile Project Manager drives the engineering elements of the project to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost within budget, scope, risks, change control and communication for the projects.  The Agile Project Manager will ensure 1) CBS is an integral part of all projects and processes and 2) all engineering Toll Gate and EDP (Engineering Development Process) deliverables are completed at high quality.

• Estimate, plan, and lead engineering projects ranging from large platform developments to shorter term projects as business needs dictate.  Responsible for ensuring all engineering tasks are completed at high quality and on-time
• Full accountability for release planning: management of project timelines, scope and milestones for one or more projects.  Manage the complete Software Development Lifecycle.
• Working with product management, prioritize and negotiate scope of projects
• Ensures that the team delivers against schedule, scope, resource/cost, and quality targets, using the Agile/Scrum SDLC
• Perform Scrum Master functions: schedules and leads the release planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming and daily scrum activities (all agile ceremonies)
• Responsible for driving accountability to Engineering Development Process (EDP) within the project
•  Ensure all Engineering Toll Gate requirements are met, working closely with the Program Manager
• Works with the Engineering Technical Leads (mechanical hardware/electrical, software) to plan and direct the engineering project team
• Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs.  Ensures completion of project as efficiently as possible
  
• Create project schedules that capture cross functional involvement and determine the best course of action to ensure project goals are met
• Communicate effectively with project sponsor, cross functional peers and the development team
• Calculate and budget project expenses and capital requirements; track and manage project spend to maintain budget expectations
• Oversees product construction and testing
• Evaluates changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, and schedule of the project.  Work with program manager and project sponsor to approve and communicate substantial project scope changes
• Familiarity with test equipment release process:  R&R studies, transparency test, results analysis and test limit definition
• Participate in design and sustaining projects as assigned
• Support improvement to existing EDP and Toll Gate processes
• Support team in accomplishing key goals such as project completion, issue turnaround time, and elimination of design escapes
• Lead DFMEA - Identify sources of risk and create mitigation scenarios
• Utilize current methods, procedures, and processes to continuously improve the business through CBS (Crane Business Systems)
• Develop, maintain, and ensure proper use of project management templates encompassing all activities required to launch a new product into the marketplace.  This includes participating in calls or meetings about the planning, progress updat4es ad details of the delivery of assigned projects
• Remains current in his/her field; publications, active involvement in continuing education (conferences, etc)
• Work with internal teams (product, engineering, professional services as required) to facilitate and ensure that all professional services are appropriately specified and documented by said teams as part of the creation of the project plan including milestones, dates, and owners
• Knowledge of product application, sales processes, CPI customers and CPI's route to market, CPI's product management practice (including requirements gathering) and marketing communications; manage stakeholder expectations by effectively managing expectations

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications and  Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of three years of project management experience managing/leading others
  
• Ability to manage the launch project teams across all new product development activity.  Act as a liaison between CPI and customer teams for business channel deliverables 
• Ability to calculate the budget project expenses and capital requirements.  Track and manage project spend to maintain budget expectations.  Identify sources of risk and create mitigation plans
• Ability to quickly analyze data/situations and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business in a complex environment; ability to make decisions to achieve desired results
• Must possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Excellent communication skills
• Moderate experience with project planning tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet (preferred)
• Moderate experience with issue and project tracking software (JIRA preferred)
• PMP certification desired
• Experience with Agile/Scrum is desired

Key Attributes for Success

• Action/Results Oriented:  High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; results and people oriented with sound judgement - ability to balance other business consideration
• Influencing Skills:   You have excellent influencing skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; Ability to establish credibility and be decisive and able to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities
• Team Player:  You are approachable, and willing to follow, or lead based on the team's need and ability to interface with personnel from various departments and levels
• Communication:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Travel:  Ability to travel up to 20%

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

• Flexible work environments
• Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your "comfort zone"
• Team building activities that support innovation
• Generous paid time off plus sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance plans
• 401K with company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Discounts for childcare
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events
• On-site gym
• Opportunities to travel and work at global sites

Sound interesting?  Come see why we are OneCPI!

CPI is a part of Crane NXT

CraneNXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers.  The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies.  CraneNXT has approximately 4000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta.  For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com

Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce.  Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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