Sr. Engineering Program Manager

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY                   

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Sr. Engineering Program Manager with power electronics and design engineering experience to lead key strategic medial power product development programs for AE. As cross-functional team leader and member of the PMO staff in a matrixed organization, you will have ownership of assigned Global Hardware Development Programs & Projects taking them from concept to commercialization, in accordance with AE’s Product Development Process (PDP). This includes developing program goals that support the business objectives and developing and executing strategies and plans to meet the goals of the medical business unit.  Identifying and implementing process improvements and assisting in the integration of complex business factors to develop and implement long-term strategic planning objectives is required. Power electronics and design engineering experience required.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership through influence, vision, strategic and tactical planning, and manage overall execution of the assigned portfolio of programs, requiring cross-functional and often cross-site coordination
• Manage all aspects of the NPI and/or sustaining program including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; develop cost, scope, and schedule baseline; monitor/control cost and schedule variance; and change control
• Manage the creation, prioritization, review, and ongoing updating of product requirements for assigned Programs and Projects
• Provide guidance to project team members to assist in resolving conflicts and removing barriers to maintain effective and timely progress towards project goals 
• Risk Management - Anticipate potential roadblocks and work with project teams to systematically evaluate, communicate risks and Develop risk mitigation plans
• Facilitate core team meetings, including agendas and meeting minutes. Tracks progress against the project plan, business plan, project contract, and action items
• Analyze and report actual performance vs. program goals.  Monitor and communicate status, progress to Milestones and KPIs to internal and external stakeholders, and senior management
• Schedule and run assigned PDP phase reviews and program reviews.
• Improve, recommend, and implement program and project management tools for PMO
• Lead or key contributor of business process improvement initiatives and governance process development and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC, internet, copier, fax machine, etc.).  Extended hours will be necessary depending on market conditions. Travel, both domestic and international, up to 10% of work time, is anticipated.  This position has a significant number of interdepartmental communications

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Hardware Development
• Good organization, planning and prioritization skills
• Experience in program management including planning and senior management interface
• Excellent face-to-face communication skills and communication across international locations in a matrix environment
• Ability to make effective decisions in the face of ambiguity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Willingness to travel in support of company activities
• Knowledge of AE customers, their applications, and the industries in which they participate
• Understanding of the company’s products
• Leadership experience desirable

 

EXPERIENCE:                                              

Essential:

• Approximately 10-plus total years relevant work experience required
• Relevant work includes product management, project management involving electro-mechanical products and engineering planning
• Demonstrated