Project Manager III

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications.  With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

The Project Manager for North American Operations will be responsible for leading and managing all assigned operational projects. This role requires strategic oversight, coordination across multiple teams, and a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness in our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will drive project execution from concept through completion while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and giving presentations to management to communicate project progress, results, and strategic recommendations.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 per year

• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously.
• Accurately define the projects’ purpose, scope, and objectives (performance, budget, cost, timeline, ROI assessment, the project budget, project deliverables, key milestones, and project resource requirements
• Develop detailed project plans for various initiatives, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Responsible for the attainment of the project objectives including the review of project deliverables for coverage and quality.
• Collaborate with the department managers of the various functional departments to assign resources to the project to successfully achieve the project objectives.
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Document the status of the work effort relative to the plan using various project tracking tools; partner with appropriate stakeholders to complete the project plan.
• Prepare reports and updates on a weekly basis for the manager(s) and when required, to senior management. Reporting to include:
  • Escalation of projected project shortfalls in a timely manner to affect the appropriate corrections.
  • Potential project shortfalls and recommended actions to mitigate.
• Close projects in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Change Management:
  • Develop and implement change management strategies and plans to ensure successful adoption of project initiatives.
  • Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders.
  • Create and manage communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate change management activities with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support.
  • Provide coaching and training to employees and managers to help them adapt to new processes and systems.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management efforts and adjust as needed.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, supply chain, quality assurance, and other departments to ensure successful project implementation.
  • Engage with senior leadership and external stakeholders to communicate project updates, challenges, and outcomes.
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies across different areas of the organization.
  • Continuing professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices
  • Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity and