Location: Etters,PA, USA
Position: Program Manager
Location: Valley Green, PA
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high
bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks,
Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the
electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEM's
globally. Our global headquarters are located in Nashua, NH and we have design,
sales and manufacturing locations globally.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Manager will ensure that products & technologies are delivered
according to market/customer expectations in respect of specifications, timing
and budget. The ideal candidate will also manage and provide technical
leadership for new product development programs with high complexity.
Manage the program, project, the program team, contribute to the program
scope and project objectives as well as assure that all steps are completed.
Provide communication interface to customer for communication of program
status, schedule, requirements, etc.
Manage and provide Technical Leadership to project/program teams across
multiple sites throughout the execution of product development projects.
Schedule and manage internal team meetings to address necessary action items
and keep programs on schedule.
Manage internal and external suppliers for on time completion of actions
Timely communication to management for resource requirements to keep
projects on schedule
Define product specifications and project scope to ensure it is in line with
market / customer needs and ensure development of the product / process
accordingly.
Make sure that projects are in accordance with the financial objectives
including creation, review, submission of capital requests, review and submittal
of product costing information and managing project scope creep
Make decisions in order to speed up the process and ensure the best time to
market, time to volume and time to profitability.
Ensure application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles during
the product development.
Ensure that capacity planning is performed through the project phases so
that supply meets expected demand.
Provide project updates to functional management on a regular basis
Ensure systems are set up for ordering / manufacturing of products
Manage & reduce risks including the development of alternatives using risk
reduction tools in order to maintain project objectives and schedules.
International travel: 15-20%
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from a four-year university with
4+ years related experience and/or training within the connector industry,
preferred.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical product drawings
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
various levels of management
Ability to effectively manage customer communication and expectations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form;
Should have knowledge and skills using:
Project Management software
Spreadsheet software (Excel)
Word Processing software (Word)
Presentation software (PowerPoint)
Ability to communicate and relate with project teams in each region of the
world.
Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal supervision and provide updates
on program/project status where issues or problems can be reviewed, discussed
and resolved.
Root cause analysis.
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our
main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both
our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies.
Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global
organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every
employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively
impact the business.
Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin
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