Project Manager I-semiconductor, manufacturing, automation

Job Summary

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing technical projects from initiation through implementation. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, manages project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and ensures successful project execution within defined timelines and cost objectives. The individual will work closely with engineering, operations, sourcing, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

Location

Bangalore, India

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and deliverables.
• Lead projects from concept through deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate project activities and drive execution across cross-functional teams.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed within approved budgets and schedules.
• Monitor project performance using dashboards, reports, tracking charts, and project management tools.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and business leadership.
• Track project expenditures and support budget forecasting and cost management activities.
• Escalate critical issues and risks with appropriate mitigation plans.
• Align internal resources and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, manufacturing, operations, sourcing, and business teams.
• Support decision-making through effective project analysis and recommendations.
• Build consensus among stakeholders while balancing business priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and maintaining metrics and tracking mechanisms to measure project performance.
• Identify root causes of project obstacles and implement corrective actions.
• Support standardization of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and project planning activities.
• Contribute to technical and operational excellence within the organization.
• Mentor junior team members and share project management best practices.
• Support organizational initiatives and strategic programs as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing technical or engineering projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with project scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Functional Knowledge Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in project management and relevant technical disciplines.
• Possesses working knowledge of related functions and their impact on project execution.
• Business Expertise Understands industry best practices and their application to project delivery.
• Maintains awareness of market trends, competitive landscape, and business drivers.
• Effectively integrates business requirements with technical project objectives.
• Leadership Acts as a resource and mentor for team members with less experience.
• Leads small to medium-sized projects with moderate complexity.
• Influences stakeholders and promotes collaboration across teams.
• Problem Solving Solves complex project and operational challenges using data-driven analysis.
• Exercises sound judgment by evaluating information from multiple sources.
• Identifies innovative approaches to improve project execution and efficiency.
• Impact Influences customer, operational, project, and service-related activities across multiple teams.
• Operates with a high level of autonomy within established policies and guidelines.
• Drives measurable improvements in project delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Interpersonal Skills Effectively communicates complex or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
• Builds strong working relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrates negotiation, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Works effectively to build alignment and consensus among stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, automation, engineering services, or technology industries.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience managing global and geographically distributed teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an added advantage and will be considered a strong plus for candidates with demonstrated project leadership experience.

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