Company Description

The Averna experience

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality and innovation:

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with cross functional teams in California, across the US, with sister sites in Mexico, in Canada, in Europe and Asia

• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in the Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials and Life Sciences.

• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to thrilling projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum.

• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and teams.

• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment and dynamic atmosphere.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager in few words:

The Senior Project Manager manages project department and oversees the projects management life cycle (sales support, products development, mass production, customer & field support) and performs a wide range of duties including the following:

Manage the project department
 Allocate project to team member based on their capability and knowledge.
 Train and guide team members on project management and all knowledges required.
 Evaluate team members performance and setup the plan for personal career development.
 Eliminate concerns and conflicts of team’s work.
 Support team members for trouble shooting and resource coordination.

Plan the project
 Collect requirements from customers and Averna sales and define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management.
 Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
 Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
 Provide accurate budget and cost to management for quotation submission.
 Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
 Review the project schedule with senior management and all other stakeholders that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.
 Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.

Form the project team
 In consultation with the functional managers (including other Averna sites), identify and assign the right people with the right skills to the project team.
 Plan training as appropriate to the project team members if needed.
 Manage project team in accordance to the established policies and practices of the organization.
 Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.

Implement the project
 Execute the project according to the project plan.
 Develop forms and records to document project activities.
 Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
 Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
 Establish a communication plan/schedule to update stakeholders and senior management including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project.
 Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.

Control the project
 Write reports on the project (weekly progress summary and monthly project cost tracking) for management and stakeholders based on the reporting format prescribed.
 Identify, escalate and resolve issues, problems and risks of the project with the project team members.
 Communicate with customers and ensure flow of information to the relevant teams in a timely manner to meet customers’ expectations and requirements.
 Monitor project progress and schedule and ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
 Manage excursions and any unforeseen situations of the projects and take appropriate actions to ensure minimum impact to schedule, quality and cost targets.
 Ensure disciplinary compliance with the company policies as well as customers’ policies (if managing project at customers’ sites) by the project team members.

Evaluate and Close the project
 Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
 Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
 Ensure proper closure of the project and close all outstanding issues.
 Report project end inventory of materials and ensure appropriate disposition with the Finance and Manufacturing teams.
 Perform lessons learned on the project with project team members, document them and take appropriate measures to improve on the next projects.

Others
 Perform other related tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor or management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

Education 教育
 Bachelor Degree or above in Engineering preferably in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electronics.
 PMP certificate

Experience经验
 At least 8-10 years of Project Management experience in equipment design and manufacturing in the electronics or semiconductor industry.

Knowledge & Skills知识/技能
 Strong project management knowledge. PMP certification will be an added advantage.
 Advanced language skills in English (both spoken and written) is a MUST. Able to speak other languages will be an added advantage.
 Able to communicate confidently at all levels (higher management, customers, peers, workers).
 Strong leadership skills and ability to positively influence others to achieve results of the projects.
 Proficiency in the use of computers for Project Planning and Scheduling (e.g. MS Project), Spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel), Word Processing (e.g. MS Word), Email and Internet.
 Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
 Strong organizational, planning and problem solving skills.
 Able to work under stress environment and decision making capability.
 Willing to travel as instructed.

Additional Information

What's in it for YOU
• A multinational high-tech work environment #LI Onsite
• Team spirit, fun and passion for technology
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary package including benefits
• We are a fair company