Program Manager - Spectra Strip

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
 
Position: Program Manager – Spectra-Strip
Location: Valley Green, PA 
 
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally.
 
Amphenol Spectra-Strip is a leader in hyper scale data center bulk wire solutions. We develop and manufacture gigabit copper cable solutions for high performance and cloud compute applications. We are currently seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Valley Green, PA. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
This position will be responsible for internal customer communication, planning, and execution of on-going and new development programs.  Manage and support technical leadership for multiple new product development programs with medium to high complexity focused on the high-speed wires. Manage these programs to ensure that key customer requirements and requests are captured in the early phases, development timelines are laid out, executed, and qualified products are delivered to market/customer expectations.
Manage multiple concurrent programs that require global coordination, develop the program scope, define activities and project objectives to ensure that all steps are completed.
Provide communication interface to internal and external customer for communication of program status, schedule, requirements, etc.
Report regular status updates to engineering leadership project/program teams across multiple sites throughout the execution of product development projects.
Schedule and manage internal team meetings to address necessary action items and keep programs on schedule
Manage internal and external suppliers for on time completion of actions
Timely communication to management for resource requirements to keep projects on schedule
Understand product specifications and project scope to ensure it is in line with market / customer needs and ensure development of the product / process accordingly
Make decisions in order to speed up the process 
Ensure application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles during the product development
Ensure systems are set up for ordering / manufacturing of products
Identity, manage & reduce risks including the development of alternatives using risk reduction tools in order to maintain project objectives and schedules
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field (electrical, mechanical or systems engineering), masters preferred
3+ years of relevant engineering experience 
7+ years of direct project/program management experience 
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical product drawings
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various levels of management
Ability to effectively manage customer communication and expectations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Should have knowledge and skills using:
  • Project Management software (Smartsheets, MS Project)
  • Spreadsheet software (Excel)
  • Word Processing software (Word)
  • Presentation software (PowerPoint)
Ability to travel at least 10% domestically and internationally (e.g., China)
PMP certification a plus
 
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business. 
 
Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.
For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/