Project Manager

Project Manager

Seeking a Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, and Industrial Components (SIC) business.

Duties

The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, and 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. 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 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's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience. Typically requires 8 Years related experience. 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. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment toward shared objectives. 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 of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.