Performance Improvement Project Manager Jobs in Madison, WI

Description

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Project Manager to lead new product development at Systems and Manufacturing. The Project Manager is responsible for the complete lifecycle of a new product including coordinating the design, procurement, prototype, build and delivery of a customer-specific, custom neutron generator product. This leadership function includes developing and maintaining the planned schedule, budget and resources required for on-time delivery by coordinating the various activities required in research, product development, and supply chain, including responsibility for conformance to the applicable safety and regulatory requirements. 

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works effectively with other functional managers, developing coherent, achievable project plans, schedules, and milestones 
• Defines measurable milestones (phases), critical path, implementation schedules, technical and schedule risks with mitigation plans and cost estimates for the project 
• Ensures completion of these deliverables and the adherence to timelines; tracks milestones and timelines across projects and makes alterations when necessary to meet expectations 
• Effectively organizes and coordinates project meetings or communications within the required project teams which will includes other departments as it relates to the project 
• Detects program execution obstacles that potentially affect performance and/or the ability to meet agreed upon deliverables and takes timely preventative or corrective action to obviate them 
• Ensures that project files are maintained in accordance with procedures and processes 
• Analyzes short and long-term project and company resource needs 
• Manages and maintains outsourcing relationships as needed 
• Communicates regularly with management regarding the status of current projects. Obtains management guidance and approval as required to advance initiatives 
• Ensures safety and quality considerations and requirements are pro-actively addressed and implemented in product design 
• Coaches and mentors Project Managers/Engineers as required 
• Participates in development of product strategy, product and business plans, and marketing requirements using industry and market experience and technical knowledge 
• Instills quality-focused, results oriented attitude within the team 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or comparable technical degree. Suitable work experience in a technically related field may be considered in lieu of formal education 
• At least 5 years' experience in a technical industry, preferably leading an engineering team with responsibility for meeting strict deadlines 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. Good customer relations skills 
• Strong project management skills demonstrated in a technical field such as scientific instrumentation, medical equipment or related industry. Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, tools, and software 
• Experience in business processes such as product development, product release and quality control 
• Solid understanding of the use of engineering tools such as SolidWorks, version control and defect tracking systems 
• Experience in assessing and delivering to customer requirements 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Strong computer skills, including the use of standard office software programs including spreadsheet, word-processing, and project management applications 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: 

• Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, grasping, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knees.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. 
• Fine motor coordination and strong depth perception is beneficial.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. 
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant's ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant's eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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