Sr R&D Project Manager

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a R&D Project Manager who will be working within a global team of R&D Scientists and Applications Engineers and in coordination with Business Unit Leaders, Sales and Development partners.  In this role, you will oversee R&D and Applications Projects and coordinate with internal and external customers.   

What will you be doing?

• Overall responsibility for planning and leading both internal and external projects related to the development of Micromax products. 
• Lead new project development projects across our global laboratories.
• Work on a global level with R&D Centres in US, Europe and Asia, to define, plan and execute projects.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide timely status updates to management and relevant stakeholders on the project status, including budget, task completion, timeline, potential risks, and scope.
• Carry out cost, time and resource planning for the projects, assess project risks and define countermeasures.
• Exercise risk management and lead efforts to identify appropriate solutions to mitigate project impact/delays.
• Proactively notify management of any issues, risks, or concerns.
• Work with the global team of intracompany Project Managers to develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio management processes.
• Work closely with R&D, Line of Business Project Managers, Product Managers, as well as Manufacturing and Quality to ensure continuous alignment and up to-date information flow.
• Act as a mentor and empower local technical teams to employ effective project management practices themselves.

Who are You?

• Proven experience of managing complex projects and be able to employ different management concepts such as Agile, Lean, Waterfall and others as needed. 
• Relevant Project Management training (PMP/CSM/CPMP or similar) should be demonstrated. Experience in management of Technology-Oriented Projects and/or work experience in the field of Electronics.
• Minimum Masters degree in an engineering (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science) or science fields (applied physics, chemistry).
• Minimum 5 years of working in an industrial R&D environment.
• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, MS Projects and similar.
• Willingness to occasionally travel and build strong international relationships, less than 15% for domestic and overseas.
• Willingness and desire to dive into details with the team to understand the unique challenges the team may face during the product development process.
• Willingness to join the team in person at the sites to walk through and lead the team in problem solving realtime, as the need arises.  
• An understanding of the intricacies of technology development.

What competencies will you need?

• Understand customer-needs, commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.
• Be capable of basic/complex problem solving processes, systematic thinking and innovation processes.
• An assertive and resilient team player able to operate within a high performance, cross-cultural team.
• Confident and purposeful approach, paired with strong communication skills and social skills.

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will also be covered under our corporate medical insurance plan and annual leaves.

Teamwork
At ESI, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.