Project Manager

OverviewBe visionaryTeledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.Job DescriptionOur Company is built on employee mutual commitment and respect, enthusiasm and progress. Teledyne Digital Imaging is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne Digital Imaging's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multi media. As part of our continuing growth in this high technology market, Teledyne Digital Imaging is recruiting for a Project (Design) Manager in Waterloo.Position Summary:In this role you will be primarily responsible for the planning and execution of new product development projects within R&D. Projects will involve an element of technological risk and will evolve significantly during their execution. Projects will be cross-functional in nature and may involve more than one development site.Position ResponsibilitiesPlan and initiate significant new product development projects: Assist in development of business case and project goals. Review them with sponsor.Determine rapid deployment and validation strategy.Establish project plan and resource plans. Assist with assessing and mitigating risk.Acquire management approval to proceed.Execute one or more development projects, through product design and deployment: Help to build, co-ordinate, and manage a cross-functional team.Track and report progress to senior management.Review and manage project risksIdentify resource conflicts. Determine and recommend resolution options. Suggest and once approved, implement scope change.Help achieving business objectives for the project / productSupport product during its deployment and through its early lifeAssist to set project goals for team members. Conduct project specific performance reviews of team members. Provide review of functional group managers in terms of group capability.Participate in setting multi-project business goals, typically under the auspices of a program focused on a single product family or architecture. Co-ordinate plans, activities, and resources to achieve these goals.Assist R&D Management with Capacity Planning, Operational Planning, and Technology Roadmaps. Contribute to Product Roadmaps.Contribute to the project management and product development methodologies. Help with leading process developments.Prepare, plan and lead NPI process transition.Position RequirementsEngineering degree or equivalent experience with imaging hardware/software. Two-year experience in product development under structured project managementPMP DesignationKnowledge of rapid product development strategies and process deliverables Product Management and OEM Business Development experienceStrong written and verbal communication skills.Strong leadership skills, e.g., getting things done across organizational boundaries.Exceptional organizational and time management skills.Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).Knowledge of project management software tools, especially Microsoft Project.Knowledge of SAP and NPI will be an asset.Travel in support of customers and projects is required. It includes visits to vendor sites as well.Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr