Program Manager

Job Description:

This position exists to lead and coordinate the engineering, supply, sales & marketing,
production, administrative activities associated with a major product or product line.
Responsible for insuring that a quality product, designed to fully meet the customer’s
specifications, is shipped on time.

Desired Skills:

• Interface with customers on product specifications and product development to define
  customer requirements and changes
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals and contracts including providing technical
  support for pricing, terms and conditions, etc.
• Interface with customers on status of shipments, invoices, payments, technical issues, etc.
• Performs or assists in  marketing activities including trade shows, identification and
  development of potential customers, customer visits
• Prepares program budget/plan including manpower, technical hardware requirements, 
  financials, etc. and monitors/controls actual performance of program to conform to plan/budget
• Designs and assists in the  design and engineering of the product including engineering
  changes and approvals
• Coordinates with engineering, purchasing and manufacturing and other departments to
  plan, schedule, troubleshoot problems and expedite
• Assists in the preparation and review of technical specifications and manuals
• Insures that  records of design, engineering, contracts, customer contacts, contracts,
  budgets/plans, etc. related to the program are properly retained for historical purposes

Education:

B.S.  degree in a technical field or MBA with technical  product-related  technical experience. 

 Experience: 

7-10 yrs product management experience. 

Technical Skills Required:

• Experience in electronic controls and related products.
• Knowledge of related engineering/design.  
• Ability to prepare budgets, plan/schedule manpower, write proposals
  

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