Technical 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. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. 

 

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY? 

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.  

 

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated 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.   

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 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
• Risk Management - Anticipate potential roadblocks and work with project teams to systematically evaluate, communicate risks and Develop risk mitigation plans
• 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 contributor of business process improvement initiatives and governance process development and implementation
• Other duties as assigned

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN and surrounding areas
• 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 manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Willingness to travel in support of company activities

 

EXPERIENCE:                                              

Essential:

• Approximately 5-plus total years relevant work experience required
• Relevant work includes product management, project management involving electro-mechanical products
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a program and provide direction to a cross functional team

 

Desirable:

• Product experience within the medic