Senior Project Manager Engineering Product Development at AFL

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ approximately 11000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.What We Offer:Flexible time off policy401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!We are seeking a formal Senior Project Manager - Engineering Development to join our Data Center team in the Dallas-Ft. Worth TX area. Projects will include New Product Development projects from innovation funnel to product launch to market. Duties will require overall direction execution control and completion of projects.The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading major strategic projects and may include coaching junior PMs of smaller projects. Team management and execution skills rather than simply project coordination are essential. These must be combined with strong interpersonal influencing skills.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with all stakeholders to define and control project scopeAssemble a project team and develop their skills vision and accountabilityPlan execute and track schedules with input from subject matter experts and team membersCreate and control project budgetsAccept accountability for project execution related to safety production ramp-up business systems process and quality engineering and supply chain management.Utilize Microsoft Teams for international project collaboration and reportingProvide frequent project status reports to stakeholders and the management teamAdhere to and promote the environmental health & safety policies of AFLQualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field7 years of experience with formal Project Management methodologies and software tools with large projectsExtensive experience with Predictive or Hybrid PM methodologiesExperience with project scheduling software such as Microsoft ProjectKnowledge of Product Development and New Product Introduction ProcessesFlexible to travel both domestically and internally when needed (approximately 10-15%)Qualifications Preferred (not required)7 years New Product Development experienceExperience managing Business Process development projects such as scheduling systemsExperience working within an Operational Excellence manufacturing system such as TPMFiber Optic industry experience especially in manufacturing or product developmentFormal training and/or Project Management Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM) nice to have.Personal QualitiesInitiative willingness to take on additional responsibilitiesTeamwork work effectively in a cross-functional team environmentCommunication possess strong written and verbal skillsDetail Oriented possess strong attention to detail demonstrate personal organizationFlexible - able to apply management approaches to unexpected team member needsRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Baan,Highway Design,Account Management,Bus Driving,Corporate Risk Management,Concierge Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Project Management Experience: years Vacancy: 1