The Project Manager is accountable for managing customer development projects which drive project coordination, progress check and closure within assigned timeline. The Project Manager works closely with all areas of Connected Development’s engineering teams to realize project outcomes meeting customer requirements.
Connected Development is a specialist in the electronic component distribution and design engineering services industries. This position will be onsite in Richardson, TX, with the opportunity to work from home two (2) days a week after the initial 90-day training period.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manage all aspects of a development project with regard to ensuring the required outcome based on customer’s needs.
Work directly with and manage all internal and external resources need to complete project.
Write all relevant documentation around the project’s implementation which may include the statement of work and related change orders.
Provide updated schedules to project team members as well as tracking budget progress and related expenditures.
Use relevant software management tools to facilitate the project completion.
Track monthly resource effort and expenditures that will be used to invoice the customer.
May generate and send a monthly invoice to customers reflecting the hours worked, expenses incurred and any other agreed upon amounts.
Ensure management team is informed of current issues, projects and deadlines by providing updates on an ongoing basis.
Input their own time into the hourly tracking system specific to efforts based on projects
Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a degree in Electrical Engineering or related science/engineering study is preferred and five plus (5+) years of related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Possess technical writing and training skills.
- Knowledge of computer operations including project organizing tools such as Microsoft Project.
- Strong analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple departmental activities.
- Ability to set and track goals.
- Ability to analyze the impact of decisions before execution.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to perceive and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
- Detect and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; converse in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
What we offer our team members:
- A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to): Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts.
Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement). - Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
- A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.
- Great culture and opportunities for growth and advancement.
This is a summary of the accountabilities and requirements that are essential for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend the content of this job description at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Connected Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disability thorough our affirmative action program. Connected Development is a business unit of Exponential Technology Group, Inc. (XTG). XTG is a subsidiary of TTI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Five or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Technical writing and training skills
- Knowledge of project organization tools, including Microsoft Project
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to manage multiple departmental activities and track goals
- Electrical Engineering or related science or engineering degree
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
Connected Development is an electronics engineering design services firm that helps startups and large companies develop custom connected devices. Its team provides hardware, software, RF, and mechanical engineering across the product lifecycle, including system design, prototyping, testing and certification, production, supply-chain support, and failure analysis. The company specializes in wireless, machine-to-machine (M2M), and Internet of Things (IoT) products, supporting projects from initial design through commercialization.
