Coherent Corp. · 6 hours ago
Principal Program Manager
Horsham, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. They are seeking a Principal Program Manager to develop and manage program plans, ensure resource availability, and oversee program execution while identifying risks and preparing status reports for management.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the program plans, staff and materials, for each phase
Define and maintain the program contract for each phase
Develop and manage overall program cost across different functional areas
Work with functional Managers to ensure resource availability
Track slippage from program plan and develop contingency plans for addressing slippage
Manage logistics and communications for interactions across extended function teams and vendors
Organize program milestone reviews and regular program status meetings
Act as communication hub for program status, actions, resolve day-to-day issues, publish program meeting minutes and action items
Reinforce program team’s adherence to Phase-Gate process, provide mentorship to new members of the program team
Identify and manage critical path, potential risks and mitigation plans to address risks
Develop Risk Analysis summaries and create Lesson Learnt document
Prepare/update program status review slides and present to management team periodically
Prepare/present Gate/Phase Reviews to Gate Decision Team
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in Engineering required
10+ years of working experience
5+ years of program management experience in a global company
Excellent English communication skills
Ability to prepare and present concise and precise plans, reports and other program documents
Exhibits effective listening, influencing, and negotiating skills
Good program management and facilitation skills, task oriented to lead the program team to achieve critical milestones, cost targets and product requirements
Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings
Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents
Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp
Preferred
MBA or MS in Engineering preferred
PMP preferred
Experience in optical or data communication industries preferred
Knowledge of optical transmission systems design preferred
Understanding of software development processes preferred
Experience managing delivery of mechanical piece parts and PCBA assemblies during the product development phase
Experience coordinating projects across multiple global sites
Benefits
Competitive compensation program
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
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