Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering & Quality

• Manages multiple programs/projects to lead cross function team efforts to improve the quality performance of companies within Applied’s global supply chain.
• Develops project plans and oversees from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources. Ensures objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across cross functional teams.
• Leads cross functional teams to achieve performance objectives for programs and initiatives. Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers. Provides status reports to management and stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management software (e.g. as Jira, SmartSheet and MS Project).
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within programs and develops solutions for resolution.
• Develops and improves business processes, dashboards, metrics and applications used to manage supply chain quality.
• Contributes to the organization strategy and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
• Provides program management and business process expertise to support team members.

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• Knowledge and experience in program/project management practices in high tech industry
• Management/administration of programs/projects from initiation/establishment, risk management, execution/status reporting until conclusion and closure
• PM certification strongly preferred

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve business processes.

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

• Effective in both verbal and written communication
• Presentation in diversified business environments

• Impacts the achievement of program, operational and customers objectives; work is guided by functional policies

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• Strong interpersonal skills and being able to communicate difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

• 7 - 10 years in high tech/industrial sectors with at least 3-year experience in program/project management.
• Prior work experience in Quality, Quality Management Systems, Quality Audit/Assessment preferred.