Technology Project Manager- United States

The Technology Project Manager Digital will be responsible for managing leadingedge multiyear programs related to software/networking development including associated HW and/or SW developments testing and deployment support and management of Technologydriven deliverables and milestones.  This will include planning and managing the schedule budget and crossfunctional deliverables. The project manager works directly with the Science & Technology group Program Management Organization (PMO) Product Management Engineering Services Manufacturing Sales and Contract organizations to understand internal and external customer requirements develop project plans and drive the project on schedule and budget. The project manager is expected to develop and maintain key relationships with external agencies customers and industrial partners and must have the ability to prioritize tasks communicate project status up and down and influence the team in a matrix driven organization

Essential functionsessential functions including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Collaborate with Product Management Engineering Services Manufacturing Sales and Contracts to understand internal and external project requirements.
• Engage with the Cross Functional leads to understand product capabilities and potential risks or challenges of request
• Thoroughly understand adapt and implement software development projects to the PLP Stage Gate Development framework
• Work with the team to identify and manage project risks
• Establish mitigation plans identify trigger events and initiate corrective action plans
• Prioritize team efforts and identify project timeline to meet customer needs
• Lead and influence crossfunctional teams to accomplish project goals
• Lead project reviews technical interchange meetings and design reviews
• Ensure project are run compliantly and that all project and contract deliverables are met
• Ensure a smooth transition of project from engineering to production and to the field
• Communicate status and priorities to the team communicate plans to upper management
• Provide regular status updates to internal and external customers
• Explain complex technical concepts to a broad audience
• Thoroughly understand the Smiths Detection process for New Product Introduction and all regulatory requirements
• Act as the central point of contact for project
• May lead guide and train staff/student employees interns and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of staff as appropriate to the area of operation
• May advise team on potential solutions partnerships and approaches in area(s) of expertise
• Able to travel in the field to support development and customers
• Able to deploy equipment to customers if required
• Must comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health safety and environmental policies.
• Must comply with all applicable U.S. export and security regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications :

• BS degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in Business Engineering or related technical discipline; additional educational training and/or skills training preferred

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in project and program management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with security detection technologies integrated products and networked systems or large hardware or software based solutions preferred
• Familiarity with Open Architecture solutions related to software development
• Knowledge of current network security standards and Linux based operating systems
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise
• Ability to contribute to the design of new products and of product architectures
• Ability to function within a large global team spanning functions and time zones
• Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures

Background:

This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drugfree workplace. By submitting an application I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment to the extent permitted by law.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime