Technical Program Manager

Job Description:

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of technical and engineering development projects within the Instron Static organization. This role plays a critical part in advancing Instron’s innovation roadmap by driving complex, cross-functional programs that support current and future materials testing solutions. The TPM owns the full project lifecycle, ensures alignment with business and technical leadership, and drives disciplined execution in accordance with Instron’s ISO 9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with CBI technical leadership to plan and execute a portfolio of programs critical to Instron’s long-term product and technology roadmap.
• Lead projects ranging from large, architecturally complex and cross-functional development initiatives to focused, short-term programs supporting specific applications or customer requirements.
• Maintain full lifecycle ownership of assigned projects, from initiation and planning through execution, launch, and closure.
• Drive teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple departments.
• Manage the process of identifying, assessing, tracking and mitigating risks at multiple levels.
• Create, maintain, and deliver project information to project stakeholders and senior leadership
• Ensure that all project processes (per our ISO 9001 procedures) are followed and documented.

Requirements

• 4 - 8 years of experience managing, and launching technical/engineering projects
• Experience in design, development, and launch of complex electro-mechanical capital equipment
• Solid understanding of technical project and program management methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards relating to project management
• Exceptional organizational and task management skills
• Strong ability to lead diverse and cross-functional teams toward a common goal and project success – including strong interpersonal skills, an assertive nature and a high level of diplomacy and professionalism
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency in managing both up and down in the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or relevant experience in a technical/engineering project leadership role.
• Technical background in design using SolidWorks or Altium (or similar CAD package), prototyping and lab testing is a plus.

Compensation Information:

This position has a starting salary range of $130,000 to $140,000 per year. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and qualifications

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