Senior Project Manager (f/m/d)
Mainz, Germany
Edmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.
Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.
To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics GmbH is looking for a
Senior Project Manager (f/m/d)
Highly competent and skilled, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing a portfolio of projects within Edmund Optics. These projects will typically involve the development of multi-element optical assemblies with a variety of design, manufacturing, and testing considerations. The Senior Project Managers develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement as well as monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to ensure those projects or programs are proceeding as planned. They work closely with a variety of internal departments and the customer to define design and testing specifications. They lead and coordinate activities across global facilities from initiation to full production deployment. In addition, they contribute to the growth of the project management group by implementing organizational improvements and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
Essential Functions:
Manage a portfolio of multiple assigned internal or customer-related projects that span one or multiple business lines
Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, customer relationships, communications, budget, change, risks, and issues
Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to full production deployment across global facilities
Define the statement of work, specifications, and test requirements by directly interfacing with product line management, Engineering, R&D, business line lead, or external customer
Identify the need for agility and apply appropriate tools
Closely works with sales to ensure commercial targets are being met
Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
Monitor, track, and adjust outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
Head project meetings, internally and at the customer site, and provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, to customers and management
Contribute to establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and trainings to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
Contribute to the coaching, mentoring, and project shadowing of new and less experienced team members
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
Company representation at fairs and at the customer
Support of marketing activities and PR (mainly tech articles)
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your profile:
Degree in physics, optics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering or equivalent
10+ years previous experience or equivalent in project management
Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques
Understanding of the sales process
Preferably understanding of six-sigma (DMAIC) methodology
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Read and understand assembly drawings, blueprints, work orders, and work instructions
Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment and fast-growing team
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with customers and various levels of technical staff
Conflict resolution and negotiation
PC skills: Excel, Word, Project & familiarity with mechanical and optical design software
German and English business fluent, another foreign language is a plus
Willingness to travel occasionally (in Europe and worldwide)
What we offer:
A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit.
Edmund Optics provides a range of employee benefits alongside the salary package including:
Company pension scheme
Group accident insurance
Mobile working opportunity
Extensive training and development offer
Subsidized gym membership
Jobbike
Company events
...and a lot more!
This office-based position is located Mainz (Germany).