Be part of a team driving innovation in advanced materials and thin-film technologies.Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.Collaborative environment that values entrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement.Work on cutting-edge products that make a global impact.SCOPE OF ROLE:The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects across MSS, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering results that meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Leads large scale, cross functional projects/programs working closely with key stakeholders, customers, engineers, and operations to drive new critical programs and activitiesIndependently manage high profile, complex projects, and direct project-related customer communications.Drive & coordinate activities for clear execution from proposal coordination through new product development, prototyping delivery to manufacturing readiness as defined in product develop/delivery processUnderstand and manage risks and opportunities within projects and take responsibilities to work with the team to define mitigation plans ensuring on time delivery of key milestonesOccasionally take on management of internal projects to meet organizational needs.Collaborates with other value streams to maintain, improve and implement proceduresLearn, train and educate all functional groups on Product Development Process, PDP to support agile structured delivery/development process.Create a culture of continuous improvement by establishing strong partnerships and collaborating cross-functionally (sales, product management, operations).EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:B.S. Degree in business, engineering or science field, or equivalent experienceMinimum 7+ years of related professional experienceExcellent knowledge of project management disciplines and project team dynamics.Demonstrated successful management of complex projects.Knowledge of organizational change management methodologies and principles.Strong knowledge of business areas' products, strategies and goals.PMI / IPMA / IPMA B registered trainingMinimum 5 years of experience in project leadership, including management of complex projects for a minimum of 3 yearsExcellent proven analytical, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skillsProven ability to effectively negotiate and facilitate complex problem resolutionAbility to influence others to desired outcomes.Ability to collaborate effectively cross functionally.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:Experience with optical and semiconductor products preferred.Knowledge of several product development and project management paradigms.Understanding of tools for continuous improvement, lean six sigma principles, operational measures and/or program management.ITAR/EAR CRITERIA:These positions may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. ReqHealth insurance
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JOB TITLE: Senior Program Manager
REPORTING TO: VP, IDEX Health & Science Program Management Office
LOCATION: West Henrietta, NY
Who is IDEX Materials Science Solutions?
IDEX Materials Science Solutions is a platform business within the IDEX Corporation which brings together a broad set of capabilities and applications experience to help our OEM customers solve high-precision engineering challenges. IDEX Materials Science Solutions organizes market-focused teams for Semiconductor, Space & Defense, and Forming, ensuring customers receive coordinated expertise and rapid support across multiple technologies.
Idex · West Henrietta, NY