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Main tasks and responsibilities
- The scope of this role is across all semi dry pump product groups, engaged in applications ranging from load lock to full processing. It also includes non-fuel abatement projects running in CPC (Proteus)
- The Project Manager will coordinate and manage the day to day activities of a multidisciplinary team of up to ~10 to 15 heads depending on project scope with individuals retaining direct reporting line to functional managers (Technical, Manufacturing, Supply Management). The governance and scheduling of the project is the responsibility of the Project Manager – reporting directly to the Regional Program Manager - NPI.
- A typical project will last between 1 and 2 years and have an overall project cost of $1 to 2m, achieving revenue in the first 5 years of around $50 to 100M
- The Project Manager will also be responsible for controlling project costs including discretionary spend ~$0.3m for a large project over 1 to 2 years.
- +5 years involvement in the process of new product development in a high technology environment (ideally vacuum related).
Experience and knowledge - Experience and understanding of the advanced manufacturing methods used producing the sector products.
- Experience and understanding of the full Product Commercialisation Procedure (PCP) from concept selection to factory implementation
- A proven ability to manage projects - delivering products on time, to specification and on budget.
Skills: - A proven ability to generate and execute detailed project plans – including – resource planning, cost tracking and control, and schedule adherence whilst maintaining the flexibility required to react to rapidly changing market drivers
- Management expertise: able to build a cohesive team, to provide leadership and direction, and to foster good communications within and between project teams.
- Influencing, communication, presentation and negotiating skills at the highest levels, both internally and externally. Able to achieve credibility and command respect. Influencing across functional boundaries is a key element of this role.
- Computor literate, MS Office, MS Project
- Desirable - Prince 2, Advanced Project Management.
Required 9 Core Competencies:
To be developed as part of career progression
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
Other Requirements:
- A desire to manage projects and progress within the Project Management Organisation
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.
