Senior Project Manager

Rochester Electronics is immediately hiring for a Senior Project Manager!

At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it!

• Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
• Generous match 401K program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

And so much more!

General Summary

The Project Manager position will be part of the Project Management Organization. This person will be responsible for assigned projects from feasibility phase through production release. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams in planning and executing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to meet customer requirements and Rochester Quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Sales, Supplier Development, Quoting, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations to properly assess new product opportunities.
• Engage customers and stakeholders to determine a clear and accurate scope of proposed projects to meet customer requirements and all associated regulatory requirements.
• Lead the cross-functional team in creating a Project Plan that includes schedule, budget, resources, risk, and other aspects, as required.
• Work with cross-functional leadership to determine staffing requirements and commitments for successful project delivery.
• Manage overall projects to stay on track for scope, schedule, and budget. Exercise change management controls as required.
• Actively manage project risk throughout the planning and execution of each project.
• In conjunction with the Project Management team, monitor and report appropriate metrics to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and drive recovery plans if delays in the project are encountered.
• Coordinate the day-to-day project activities, action logs, priorities, meetings, and communications, ensuring alignment across all cross-functional teams while optimizing performance at a project level.
• Serve as the main contact for project communications. Compile regular project statuses for all stakeholders (team, management, etc.) and communicate them through formal and informal presentations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Identify, create, evidence, and train for all required internal process documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on staffing requirements and resource commitments for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and run meetings, as required

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent technical degree (STEM); or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years experience as a technical project/program manager and new product development.
• Experience with or solid understanding of the semiconductor industry.
• Effective planning and organization skills.
• Cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Ability to identify improvement areas based on lessons learned.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable business acumen.
• Experience in the creation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and use of MS Project (or equivalent).

For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world's most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.

Rochester Electronics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Rochester Electronics is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.