Project Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Avtron is seeking to hire a Project Manager who will manage multiple new product development projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering new product development programs on schedule, on budget, and achieve sales targets. The candidate will develop project schedules, facilitate team meetings, identify and fill resource gaps, remove obstacles to achieving project goals, and hold team accountable for completing activities timely. Additional responsibilities are described below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Manage the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization and design, through development, to implementation and post-launch support, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Prepare project schedules and confer with all team members to drive progress toward milestones.
• Work cross functionally with engineering, sourcing, operations, product management, sales, and other stakeholders.
• Lead team meetings, coordinate team activities, minimize project duration, identify critical path, hold team members accountable for delivering their assignments, and deliver projects on time 
• Effectively communicate project progress and expectations to all stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Update executive leadership regularly on project status, risks, resource gaps, and other project details to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Lead multiple new product development projects concurrently
• Serve as a resource to sales during field visits and customer meetings
• Analyze sales forecast, costs, and other relevant data to ensure projects achieve profitability expectations

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• A 4 year degree is required, preferably in a business or engineering field.

Skills

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred. 
• Stagegate, scrum, and/or agile methodology experience
• Strong analytical skills and excellent presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows software – Power Point, Excel, Word, Access & Outlook
• Solid organizational and interpersonal skills and leadership abilities

Experience

• 3+ years of directly related professional level experience.  Should have shown significant technical proficiency, potential for planning, good judgment, willingness to accept responsibility, and the ability to communicate, follow through, and give technical direction.  Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of new product development, product management, and customer. 

Key Competencies: Drive for Results, Accountability, Action Oriented, Directing Others, Communication/Presentation skills