Hardware Project Manager - Election Systems & Software

A Project Manager, Hardware is responsible for developing and implementing project plans and programs from inception to completion to assure the hardware products designed, developed and manufactured within the Voting Tabulation, market segments meet product specifications. The Project Manager, Hardware shall organize resources to maximize throughput, productivity and contribute to the marketability and profitability of ES&S Voting Systems products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop project plans, goals and budgets; identifying resources needed. This shall be accomplished by collaborating with various owners of the product development and release life cycle to ensure full understanding of responsibilities, timelines, processes, and terminology.
2. Plan and facilitate all project tasks from initial project conceptualization through requirements definition, scope development and sign-off, architecture, construction, quality assurance, certification and ultimately release.
3. Guide and perform strategic analysis for the project. Analyze current processes, develop plans for improvements, and implement solutions with the goal of seeking continuous improvement through all phases of the product development and manufacturing life cycle.
4. Plan and direct project activities including project status and management meetings, activity tracking and reporting. Organize and coordinate cross-department teams to assure project stakeholders are informed and enables to complete responsibilities within project timeframes.
5. Plan, prepare and disseminate project communications including deadlines, tasks, progress on critical paths, requirements and risks in verbal and written forms.
6. Identify, analyze and implement new systems, technologies and methodologies with a view of continuous improvement and innovative practices that improve efficiency and quality in all phases of the product release life cycle.
7. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/development; computer programming, Information Technology or related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years experience including:

Management, technical, analytical, production, development and/or project management environment

Experience with various aspects of the hardware development life cycle

Project Management training

Competencies:

Technical capacity including proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Project, Team Track and other work flow/project management tools.

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication proficiency

Personal effectiveness/credibility

Licenses/Certifications Required: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: This job operates in a variety of environments including professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, and photocopiers; and production or warehouse environments which exposes incumbents to production machinery/tools and material handling equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel: Approximately 20% travel is expected.

Security: Required to consistently demonstrate adherence to all security requirements and accepted practices as contained in the current ES&S Security Policy. Incumbents must proactively read, comprehend and adhere to all ES&S security policies, practices and procedures regarding the safety and safekeeping of co-workers, products, services and other intellectual property as defined in the ES&S New Business and Non-disclosure, or Proprietary matters, Confidential matters and Non-Competition agreements, and the current ES&S Security Policy Manual.

EEO Statement: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at ES&S will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ES&S does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or because of past, current, or future military obligations or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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