Research and Development Technical Program Manager

Title: R&D Technical Program Manager

Location: WI - Menasha

Job Description:

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

 

 

TheTechnical Program Manager (TPM) will supportefforts crossingall divisions of FTI.TPMwill focus oninitiatives intended to meet FTI’s business goals.A successful technical program manager must develop and execute programs that support business strategy, relying on strong planning and strategic thinking skills.The TPM will be part of a tightly knit group of Engineers, Designers, QA, and other Product or Project managers, Operations, Procurement,etc.and willbe responsible forthe execution and delivery of new product/functionality launches. This position typically hasindirect supervision of technical support staff, provides day-to-day work direction, andparticipatesinformal performance evaluations.

 

The Technical Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional Leadership Teams to ensure that programs have proper resource allocation, develop timelines, and manage project budgets, communicateteam’s progress and status; and execute projects to meet agreed-upon timelines, cost, and quality targets. The ideal candidate will have a proventrack recordof successfully managing projectsleveragingproject management industry standard tools and methodologies frominitialdesign through support of manufacturing and construction in dynamic manufacturing and construction environments. The ideal candidate must have experience in leading, motivating, and managing technically based cross-functional teams inaccomplishingprojects with notable impact(s) on companyobjectives.

 

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

Education:Bachelor’s inBusinessAdministration,Electrical Engineeringor other related fieldswith Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. MBA, Program Management Professional (PMP) andadditionaltechnical certifications,a plus.  CertifiedProjectManagementProfessional(PMP).Lean Six Sigmacertification or experience preferred. Change management certification or experience preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 20 years ofdemonstratedProject Management experience. Experience with stage-gate Product Development Process (PDP), Product Lifecycle Management, and Solution Delivery Process (SDP) preferred.

• Recentexperiencemanaginglargeprojectswithhighcomplexity; multiple projects and programs.
• Managementoflargeprojectteams consisting of a wide array of resource skill sets across multiple locations.
• Previousexperiencingmanaging / controlling projectbudgetsgreater than$5M.
• StrongstakeholdermanagementskillswithexperienceinteractingwithExecutiveLeadership.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills withabilityto develop executive levelcommunications.

 

Travel:15-20%

WorkSchedule:Thispositionworksbetweenthehoursof7AMand5PM,Monday-Friday.However,workmaybeperformedatanytimeonanydayoftheweektomeetbusinessneeds.

 

Work Location: This role can be hybrid or remote, but will require some travel for in-person collaboration, training, etc.

 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as change agent: Makes project goals their own and uses their skills andexpertiseto inspire a sense of shared purpose within the project team and encourage improvement opportunities.
• Management oflargeprojectswith high complexity; multiple inter-dependent projects and programs.
• Partners with multi-departmental leadership and other stakeholderstolocateopportunities, develop and prioritize projects according to relevant measurement criteria.
• Overseesall aspects of assigned programs throughout project lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality,timeand cost constraints.
• Ensuresaccurateallocationsof resources throughout the program.
• Leads multi-disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of resources and/or vendors to create and deploy successful programs.
• WorkswithProjectSponsorandSolutionOwnertoensurescopeisexplicitlydefined,documentedandintegritymaintained.
• WorkswithOperationsandEstimatingstaffindevelopmentofdesign/engineeringprojectbudgetsandcostforsubmittaltocustomers.
• Establishesandexecutesaprojectcommunicationplan,meetingfacilitation,presentation,anddelivery.
• Demonstratessuccessinteamleadership,stakeholdermanagement,processadherence,ownership/commitment,learningagilityandriskmanagementcapabilities.
• Ensures programs and projects are delivered within approved budget, schedule, contingency and meets quality standards. 
• Engagesteamtoidentifyallprojectrisk,developsmitigationstrategies/plansandworkstohavestrategiesinplaceshouldtheybeneededandnegotiatesconflictresolutionwhenneededbetweenteammembersorSolutionOwners.
• Utilizesmotivationtechniquestoensureprojectteamreachesgoalsandmilestones.
• Workswithdesign/engineeringstaffandoperationsinthemanagementofagreedupondesign/engineeringprojectbudgetsandcost.
• Managesteamtodocumentscopeofdesignforcustomerreviewandensuresthatallassumptionsindesignaredocumentedtoavoidrisk.
• Networks,establishes,andmaintainscustomerrelationships.
• Plans,organizes,andstaffsprojects.Ensuresthatprojectsarecompletedsafely,profitably,timely,ofahighqualityandaccordingtocustomerexpectations.
• Communicates to all concernedpartiesproject milestones, status updates, as well as any existing or potential escalation of risks or issues. Proactivelyfollowsescalation and change control processes. Manages overall ownership of reports on a given engagement.
• Serves as a role model in promoting good working relationships across a project.Cultivates the people skills needed to develop trust and communication amongall ofthe project stakeholders.
• Maintains detailedrecordthroughout the life of a project by ensuring documentation is saved withinprojectrepository in a timely manner and shares information as necessary.
• Serves as a mentor topeers and otherteammembers.
• Ensuresprojects are completed safely, profitably,timely, of high quality, and according to customer expectations.
• Promotes a positive Company Culture by fostering friendly and constructive employee relations.
• Performs other related duties asand assigned.

 

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

 

 

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

 

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

 

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

 

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

 

Benefits are the Game-Changer

 

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

 

 

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.