Senior Program Manager

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JOB TITLE:                  Senior Program Manager

REPORTING TO:          VP, IDEX Health & Science Program Management Office

LOCATION:                  West Henrietta, NY

Who is IDEX Materials Science Solutions?

IDEX Materials Science Solutions is a platform business within the IDEX Corporation which brings together a broad set of capabilities and applications experience to help our OEM customers solve high-precision engineering challenges. IDEX Materials Science Solutions organizes market-focused teams for Semiconductor, Space & Defense, and Forming, ensuring customers receive coordinated expertise and rapid support across multiple technologies.

 Why Work for Us

• Be part of a team driving innovation in advanced materials and thin-film technologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative environment that values entrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement.

Work on cutting-edge products that make a global impact.

Our formula for success is simple. We work hard to maintain a culture where you can own your work; you are encouraged to try new ideas in a collaborative environment; and you can apply your skillset to enable our clients to gain a competitive advantage in their own market. At IDEX, you have the opportunity to work with a great group of people, mentor others, and build a great future.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects across MSS, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering results that meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments.

The Senior Program Manager will coordinate and drive the successful on-time delivery of projects and products within the Materials Science Solutions. Acting as the primary leader for cross-functional, matrixed teams, this individual will oversee projects through a customized product development process, ensuring new product introductions & critical deliverables are achieved for both the business and its customers with primary focus in the semiconductor industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Leads large scale, cross functional projects/programs working closely with key stakeholders, customers, engineers, and operations to drive new critical programs and activities
• Independently manage high profile, complex projects, and direct project-related customer communications.
• Drive & coordinate activities for clear execution from proposal coordination through new product development, prototyping delivery to manufacturing readiness as defined in product develop/delivery process
• Understand and manage risks and opportunities within projects and take responsibilities to work with the team to define mitigation plans ensuring on time delivery of key milestones
• Occasionally take on management of internal projects to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborates with other value streams to maintain, improve and implement procedures
• Learn, train and educate all functional groups on Product Development Process, PDP to support agile structured delivery/development process.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by establishing strong partnerships and collaborating cross-functionally (sales, product management, operations).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. Degree in business, engineering or science field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7+ years of related professional experience                                         
• Excellent knowledge of project management disciplines and project team dynamics.
• Demonstrated successful management of complex projects.
• Knowledge of organizational change management methodologies and principles.  
• Strong knowledge of business areas' products, strategies and goals.