Senior Program Manager

Company: Andrews Cooper Technology LLC
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER IN PORTLAND, OR or SEATTLE, WA Andrews Cooper is an engineering services firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in highly complex technology development within ambiguous environments. We collaborate with our clients to improve speed to market with AC's engineering teams in Research & Development, Product Development, Hardware Testing, and Manufacturing Automation. We live by our Core Values with every client engagement:

• Help Each Other Win - We value winning as a team over personal recognition. We go out of our way to help a teammate and the team be successful.
• Own It - We don't wait for someone else to clear the way. We recognize opportunities to make things better, and when we encounter obstacles, we join forces to overcome them.
• Be Cool - We are self-aware, keep a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and keep our composure under pressure. We seek like-minded people who want to grow with us and build their careers on these principles. If you have high aspirations, thrive on challenges, enjoy dynamic projects, and want to build enduring relationships, please connect with us. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience developing consumer and/or medical products
  • 5+ years of relevant project and program management experience
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Ability to work in ambiguous situations
  • Capable of extracting critical information from a customer and formulating a development plan that meets their objectives
  • Required travel up to 30% as needed
  • Must possess a valid US Driver's License
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Skilled in working within fast-paced multidisciplinary environments while closely collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
    • Experience working with overseas contract manufacturers
    • Experience working in a consulting setup
    • Experience working with or at startups
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written & oral; capable of working through difficult situations with customers and colleagues
    • Expert level of understanding and experience using project management processes and tools
    • Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite of products
    • Able to draft and detail proposals and statements of work (SOW)
    • Detail-oriented and highly organized RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • Management of Product Development Programs
        • Lead a multi-disciplined team in the development of complex products through the entire lifecycle, from identification of need through final delivery and acceptance.
        • Accountable for project success, including quality of deliverables, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
        • Develop and communicate detailed project plans using AC project management tools.
        • Assemble project teams through coordination with Department Managers and Project Managers.
        • Monitor and regularly report progress & performance to AC management and customer stakeholders.
        • Client Relationships & AC Culture
          • Champion adherence to standards, processes, tools, templates, and best practices that build and sustain the AC brand. Support the improvement of AC tools and processes as a collaborative team.
          • Manage client and AC intellectual property, including the execution of NDAs with vendors and sub-contractors.
          • Work with AC management to ensure a successful outcome for all clients.
          • Demonstrates servant leadership, integrity, humility, self-control, candor, and respect while embodying AC's core values: Help Each Other Win, Own It, and Be Cool.
          • Collaborate with AC Business Development Team to clarify responsibilities of Client relationship management and how assigned projects are to be coordinated with larger efforts.
          • When new opportunities are identified, support the AC team in the sales/closing process, which may include strategy setting, concept and proposal development, leading customer discussions and presentations, recruiting, resource planning, etc.
          • Proactively build new relationships with AC customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
          • Foster a culture of mentorship by working with AC management to support coaching and growth of AC team members.
          • Ensure customers are delighted with all AC products and services. Take responsibility when AC performance falls short and work collaboratively to make it right. ------------------Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with top-tier compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:
            • Competitive wages with incentive compensation
            • Flexible work hours and remote work is available
            • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
            • 401k Retirement savings with an automatic 3% contribution
            • Collaborating with a varied team of A-players from many disciplines
            • Growth potential with an established engineering company with nearly 20 years of design excellence
            • Long-term relationships and enduring partnerships
            • Supportive, fun, and collaborative environment
            • Andrews Cooper is an equal opportunity employer Salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $100,000 - $180,000 Powered by JazzHR

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