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OTTO Engineering lists this Senior Project Manager - Communications opportunity in carpentersville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Project Manager - CommunicationsWhy join OTTO Engineering?At OTTO, we don't just manufacture products—we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn't an option, serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide.As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues!Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company's profits to celebrate our collective success.As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success. We are proudly American!Specifically, we are seeking experience with:Project management - 7 yearsPrevious hands-on engineering experience - concept through productionMicrosoft Project (or equivalent)Launching projects in a production facilityOur Senior Project Manager will manage all the aspects of product development activities, from concept to production. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities between the engineering disciplines (EE, ME, FW, SW), sourcing, manufacturing, production, and in some cases suppliers, customers, and partners to achieve project goals in a timely fashion. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor team members. Prepare reports for the upper management regarding the status of a project. Must have the ability to translate big-picture business needs into plans for detailed-oriented tasks. Strong, proactive management and people skills to encourage collaboration and keep projects on track (yet know when escalation to management is necessary).The Senior Project Manager will:Work with the project teams to develop product requirements, project schedules, and milestones that meet or exceed customer expectationsCoordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projectsApply modern project management tools and techniques to keep a project on schedule and within budgetAbility to address root cause issues using problem-solving skills and execute contingency planning with the project team to keep schedules on trackMaking effective decisions when presented with multiple optionsDepending on project size, the Project Manager may be required to be part of the project team - engineering, analysis, etc.Maintain and regularly update NRE hours, tooling costs, part costs, and test costsManage BOMs, engineering change notices, and all project-related documentsRuns weekly project meetings to keep a cross-functional team informed and on taskPresent monthly project reviews to senior management - schedule, costs, issuesAdhere to OTTO's phase-gate process and ensure phase requirements are completed and properly documentedAssist with other duties as required or assignedAbout you - What you'll bring to the table:BS in Engineering (ME, EE, SW, General)Minimum 7 years of Project Management experienceGood people skills - able to negotiate and achieve results without direct reporting authorityProblem-solving, multitasking, and planning skillsPrevious hands-on engineering experience - concept through productionExperience launching projects in a production facilityMicrosoft Project (or equivalent) experienceAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong oral, written, and follow up communications skillsWhat OTTO offers for this specific position:The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.Target base salary hiring range: $105,000 to $125,000, based on qualifications and experience.Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.Vacation: 120 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.OTTO's Benefits:Health:Medical Insurance-HMO PlanStandard PPO PlanEnhanced PPO PlanHigh Deducible PPO PlanFSA, LFSA, and HSADental Insurance-Base PlanBuy-Up PlanVision Insurance401(k) with a company matchLife insurance:Life/AD&DVoluntary Life/AD&DShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability10 paid holidaysCompany picnicHoliday partyAND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
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