Technical Program Manager

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will support our R&D Technology Development (TD) & Technology Integration (TI) projects. The TPM will oversee project transition from R&D to the Product Development (PD) team ensuring project Scope, Deliverables, Risk, Risk Mitigation, and Gates workflow are completed and well documented. The TPM role is deeply technical and strategic in nature, with a focus on short and long-term, big picture processes and initiatives intended to meet FTI’s business goals. TPMs must be able to manage, develop, and execute programs that can accomplish any aspect of R&D programs & projects to meet business strategies. An enthusiasm for high-level technical planning and strategic thinking is the cornerstone of being a successful TPM. The TPM will be part of a tightly knit group of research Engineers, Designers, M&S, Systems Engineers, Manufacturing, Controls, V&V, QA, and other Project Managers. The TPM will be responsible for the execution and delivery of new products and functionality launches.

The Technical Program Manager will work closely with Engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure programs have proper resources, develop schedules/timelines, manage program budgets, communicate program progress and status; and execute programs to meet agreed-upon timelines, cost, and quality targets. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of successfully managing programs with program management standard tools and methodologies from design initiation through support of manufacturing in a dynamic manufacturing and construction environment. The ideal candidate must have experience in leading, motivating, and managing technically based cross-functional teams in accomplishing projects with notable impact on company objectives. The TPM will drive the team in an agile process workflow to meet the program milestones and target timeline. In addition, the TPM will guide the team to follow the R&D workflow gates and interact with stakeholders by scheduling gate reviews and design reviews.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. MBA, Program Management Professional (PgMP) and additional technical certifications, a plus. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Certified Six Sigma Green or black belt preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years Technical Project Management experience.

Travel: 5-10%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES