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AFL · 2 weeks ago

Project Manager - Engineering Product Development

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

AFL is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories, seeking a formal Project Manager to join their Data Center team. The role involves leading major strategic projects, managing project execution, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful product development from innovation to market launch.

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Hiring Manager

Alex Wilson

Responsibilities

Collaborate with all stakeholders to define and control project scope

Assemble a project team and develop their skills, vision, and accountability

Plan, execute, and track schedules with input from subject matter experts and team members

Create and control project budgets

Accept accountability for project execution related to safety, production ramp-up, business systems, process and quality engineering, and supply chain management

Utilize Microsoft Teams for international project collaboration and reporting

Provide frequent project status reports to stakeholders and the management team

Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL

Qualification

Predictive PM methodologiesMicrosoft ProjectProject ManagementNew Product DevelopmentManufacturing experienceTeam managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail orientedInitiativeFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field

4+ years of experience with formal Project Management methodologies and software tools focused on large product development projects

Extensive experience with Predictive or Hybrid PM methodologies

Experience with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and New Product Introduction Processes

Experience with manufacturing product development and new product introduction

Flexible to travel both domestically and internally when needed (approximately 10-15%)

Preferred

Experience managing Business Process development projects such as scheduling systems

Experience working within an Operational Excellence manufacturing system such as TPM

Fiber Optic industry experience, especially in manufacturing or product development

Formal training and/or Project Management Certification, such as, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM) nice to have