Project Manager (Product)

Brief Summary

Join an innovative team where you will manage product margins and lead project initiatives, driving success through collaboration and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage product margins to ensure compliance with budgetary targets. Prepare timely pricing strategies and lead-time information in response to RFQs. Collaborate with Business Development, R&D, and Operations teams to create competitive quotes for products and services. Achieve cash call targets, particularly for FAT/NPI projects, and recommend corrective actions for any deviations from forecasted numbers. Implement and monitor cost-saving initiatives while communicating results clearly to customers in collaboration with Business Development teams. Engage with Business Development and Product Management teams globally to provide customer support and oversee business prospects. Conduct customer visits alongside local Business Development or Product Managers. Direct and support project and product management teams by defining project scope, goals, and deliverables. Lead crisis management efforts to quickly resolve issues and motivate teams during sudden changes. Monitor project development to ensure timelines and objectives are met, making adjustments as necessary. Prepare timely project summaries as required for management or customers. Conduct project closure meetings to review results and extract lessons learned. Facilitate the transfer of products and technology from customers or other sites to Operations. Contribute to team goals by achieving related results as needed.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business. Over 3 years of relevant experience in Product/Project Management, demonstrating the ability to operate in complex environments and lead efforts in change-driven businesses. Knowledge of Product and Project Management, with expertise in Optics and/or Opto-mechanics modules. Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment with demanding performance targets. Strong drive for results and action capable of motivating self and others to fulfill commitments within cross-functional teams. Excellent customer orientation, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and business units in a multicultural setting.