Program Manager
Marlborough, MA

Job Description

Be visionary

At FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading thermal and sensing technologies which enhance everyday life. From saving energy, to saving lives FLIR is making a real difference in our world.

Our products are used in a wide array of situations to rescue people in danger, detect criminals, conserve energy, navigate safely, provide security around the globe, and protect our environment.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Be visionary

At FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading thermal and sensing technologies which enhance everyday life. From saving energy, to saving lives FLIR is making a real difference in our world.

Our products are used in a wide array of situations to rescue people in danger, detect criminals, conserve energy, navigate safely, provide security around the globe, and protect our environment.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Summary: You will provide leadership for the development activities of engineering projects.

Detailed Description:

* Effectively plans and manages multiple engineering projects, of any size or complexity, for quality development of infrared cameras, lenses, components, and accessory products
* Actively manages project milestones, budget performance, deliverables and quality, and reports project status using department process, tools and metrics
* Maintains an active risk tracking and mitigation plan for all aspects of a project including schedule delays, technical issues, and supplier problems. Proactively engages development teams and Engineering Management to reduce and mitigate project risks and issues.
* Regular interaction with customers to clearly define and control project requirements and changes to the established baseline
* Develops a strong understanding of the requirements critical to the success of the project and product, to include direct interaction with customers/users
* Ability to assess the health of a troubled project of any-size, and generate a recovery project plan, risk mitigation plan and actions to achieve the project objective
* Excels in coordinating with the internal organization, external customers, and company leadership to achieve development objectives and product manufacturing goals.
* Contributes project management process improvement ideas and initiatives for continuous improvement
* Assists with developing and reviewing project estimations for all projects, including resource allocation, priorities, schedules and forecasts.
* Assists in the establishment of the department budget
* Assists in proposal activities, including the internal maintenance of project scope estimates for all identified future projects.
* Provides feedback into the Engineering processes so they are constantly improved

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline. Equivalent work experience is also considered
* 5+ years project/program management experience, managing and leading highly skilled technical teams
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
* Exceptional communication and organizational skills at all levels in a company; robust interpersonal skills with evidence of teamwork and collaboration
* Experience in coordinating cross-disciplinary project teams in a matrix management environment
* Drives deadlines in dynamic and fast moving environments
* Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills at all organizational levels
* Self-directed, has initiative and is a great multi-tasker
* Must be a US Person: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident required
* Proven commitment to quality and continuous improvement
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Experience with Lean Development desirable.

Preferred:

Formal Project Management training or other similar training (e.g. MBA)

FLIR and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

FLIR is an equal opportunity employer.