岗位描述
Requisition Number: 78178
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose
Position that manages key projects with External/Contract Manufacturing Partners that enable quicker, smoother growth and cost effectiveness for products in OCS Division. This position will work cross functionally and Globally with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, PLM, GSM & Quality.
Key Responsibilities
Provide project leadership for key projects including new process or product development, capital projects such as capacity expansions, relocation, modifications, alterations, or manufacturing process improvements
Establish requirements with customer(s). Understand nature of the business requirements for each project
Establish overall project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, procurement/contracting strategy, risk management, etc). Assist in project evaluation and justification. Work with the business in the preparation of Appropriation Requests (A/R)
Establish roles, responsibilities and competencies required for the project. Build an effective project team utilizing internal and external personnel resources with the ability to operate and supervise matrixed organizations. Establish receivership requirements for project
Conduct project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions. Communicate and provide guidance to project team members (Engineering/ Manufacturing) based on organizational goals and company policy
Provide periodic project updates to customer(s) and management. Communicate project goals, objectives, key status information and overall impact of the project effectively with project team members
Effectively implement all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
Regularly and effectively communicate and update project key issues, status of completion and financial forecasts with project customers, senior management sponsors and senior management steering teams
Actively coach and develop individuals on project team. Project team member assignments established with individual competency development as objective. Provide recognition to project and customer team members
Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)
Implement and role model safety program to ensure that LTAs and Recordable Incidence rate = or<Corporate targets
Experiences/Education - Required
Ensure that External Manufacturers and key suppliers meet requirements for key projects
Analyze and optimize forecasts to match production schedules and customer deliveries
Analyze inventory data with recommendations to help position the business to lowest inventory level while supporting revenue targets
Understand and manage product BOM, AVL, Process Maps and associated data
Escort product data, from design stages through NPI and volume manufacturing into EOL stage.
Develop and maintain impact metrics and score cards to maintain execution traceability
tools and methodology used in managing major projects
list of global locations where these projects were managed
Must be proficient in English
Experiences/Education - Desired
Engineering bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in Engineering & Manufacturing environment and Project Management is preferred
Minimum 5+ years working on major global projects
Understanding of Product Structures, BOM, AVL
Understanding of PDM, ERP/MRP systems
Strong communication skills and flexibility to work with multiple cultures and time zones.
High initiative, self-motivation and ability to work in multinational, matrixed organizations.
Results oriented approach in managing multiple workstreams
Ability to analyze data, manage actions and present results.
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