Project Manager Sr

Purpose Statement:  To plan and manage limited scope engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Business Development - Leads the customer development process in winning new business and is directly responsible for developing repeat business with previous and/or current customers.
• Work-sharing Support - Accountable for proactively identifying work packages or opportunities that should be work shared.  Works effectively with the Functional Manager to promote inter-design center project staffing model while balancing individual needs of the project, customer, and employee.
• Manages customers’ expectations regarding all aspects across complex full value stream projects AND/OR complex product commercialization projects.  This includes setting expectations for the challenges in developing products or test systems.  Expectations shall also be managed regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risks, deliverables, and any changes to the original proposal.
• Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion.  Utilizes Plexus business systems to accurately project revenue for both active projects and opportunities.
• Effectively manages the team resources and leads the program to a successful execution.   This includes partnering with the engineering team to identify solutions to meet the customer's needs. It is also important to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers to ensure Plexus’ design are successfully introduced into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites.  Responsible for developing future Plexus leaders.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of related experience is required; Seven (7) years of related experience is preferred.
• Suggested minimum of Seven (7) years industry experience, including Four (4) years of project management experience. is required for this position assuming education requirements are met.

Other Qualifications:  

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Possesses a detailed understanding and extensive experience in at least one discipline (e.g. analog, digital, mechanical, software, PCB, test) of electronic product development
• Possess a detailed understanding of the product development and product realization processes
• Possess good project management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Possess strong team building and team leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability to handle demanding schedules including travel to customer sites
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• General office equipment and materials

Physical Requirements:  

• N/A

Travel Requirements:  

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.