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Technical Project Manager

Amphenol ICC, Hamden, CT, United States


Position: Technical Project Manager

Location: Hamden, CT

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters is located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Engineering team at Amphenol Spectra-Strip in Hamden, CT.

Responsibilities
This position coordinates with internal and external customers, plans projects, implements budget, and completes projects from design to validation to production ramp. The successful candidate will be able to manage and provide real-time technical leadership in a complex, dynamic environment.

Identifies resource requirements and communicates to management with appropriate justification

Strong decision-making skills, considering all relevant factors and potential consequences

Takes ownership of assigned tasks and projects, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues across time zones in a rapidly changing environment

Identifies and overcomes obstacles, such as key constraints and critical path items and proactively plans creative and effective mitigation

Develop standard workflows and expectations for cross functional activities to ensure crisp execution

Preferred skills

Project Management Institute PMP® or CAPM® Certification

Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems

Experience working within a technical environment

Understanding of design, procurement, and/or manufacturing processes

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Sense of ownership and commitment to meeting customer needs

Excellent planning and organization skills with a sense of urgency

Ability to work within a team and collaborate

Ability to understand, manage, and analyze financial information related to the projects

Ability to travel occasionally domestically and/or internationally for projects if needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from a four-year university with 4+ years related experience and/or training within the connector industry, preferred

5+ years of experience in leading and implementing large scale, capital, highly visible projects

Project engineering management mindset / experience a plus

High-energy, self-motivated, and team oriented

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical product drawings and procedures

Ability to effectively write detailed technical reports and business correspondence

Ability to effectively present information and respond to various internal and external stakeholders

Should have knowledge and skills using Project Management and Office productivity software

Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and proactively identify, review, discuss, and resolve problems

Working understanding of engineering tools such as DFM, Root Cause Analysis, etc.

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