Technology Project Manager- United States

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

The Technology Project Manager – Digital will be responsible for managing leading-edge multi-year programs related to software/networking development, including associated HW and/or SW developments, testing and deployment support, and management of Technology-driven deliverables and milestones.  This will include planning and managing the schedule, budget and cross-functional deliverables. The project manager works directly with the Science & Technology group, Program Management Organization (PMO), Product Management, Engineering, Services, Manufacturing, Sales and Contract organizations to understand internal and external customer requirements, develop project plans and drive the project on schedule and budget. The project manager is expected to develop and maintain key relationships with external agencies, customers, and industrial partners, and must have the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate project status up and down and influence the team in a matrix driven organization

Essential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Services, Manufacturing, Sales and Contracts to understand internal and external project requirements.
• Engage with the Cross Functional leads to understand product capabilities and potential risks or challenges of request
• Thoroughly understand, adapt, and implement software development projects to the PLP Stage Gate Development framework
• Work with the team to identify and manage project risks
• Establish mitigation plans, identify trigger events, and initiate corrective action plans
• Prioritize team efforts and identify project timeline to meet customer needs
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals
• Lead project reviews, technical interchange meetings and design reviews
• Ensure project are run compliantly and that all project and contract deliverables are met
• Ensure a smooth transition of project from engineering to production and to the field
• Communicate status and priorities to the team, communicate plans to upper management
• Provide regular status updates to internal and external customers
• Explain complex technical concepts to a broad audience
• Thoroughly understand the Smiths Detection process for New Product Introduction and all regulatory requirements
• Act as the central point of contact for project
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of staff as appropriate to the area of operation
• May advise team on potential solutions, partnerships, and approaches in area(s) of expertise
• Able to travel in the field to support development and customers
• Able to deploy equipment to customers if required
• Must comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Must comply with all applicable U.S. export and security regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• BS degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in Business, Engineering, or related technical discipline; additional educational training and/or skills training preferred

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in project and program management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with security detection technologies, integrated products and networked systems, or large hardware or software based solutions