Synectics
Description:
The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co-developed products all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product. The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, PMO and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects. You will lead teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design which include manufacturing, sourcing, and quality. You will support the Agile framework that that each of your projects operates under. You will monitor the project timeline, key milestones, and budget. You will identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups. You have the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects. You will report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved. Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Typically requires a minimum 5+ Years experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment. Project Management certificate or PMP certification. Experience with and/or certification in one or more agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.) Experience with Atlassian suite of applications: Jira, Jira Align and Confluence Experience with standardized Product Development processes including use of stage gating. Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co-developed products all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product. The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, PMO and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects. You will lead teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design which include manufacturing, sourcing, and quality. You will support the Agile framework that that each of your projects operates under. You will monitor the project timeline, key milestones, and budget. You will identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups. You have the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects. You will report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved. Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Typically requires a minimum 5+ Years experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment. Project Management certificate or PMP certification. Experience with and/or certification in one or more agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.) Experience with Atlassian suite of applications: Jira, Jira Align and Confluence Experience with standardized Product Development processes including use of stage gating. Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.