Director of Project Management Rack and Cooling Solutions

$180,000 - $200,000/Yr

Sanmina-SCI Systems de M--xico - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Senior

Fremont, CA

About the position

The Director of Project Management for Rack and Cooling Solutions is responsible for overseeing product design, redesign, and test development projects to support cooling programs in the data center ecosystem. This role involves communication and coordination with both internal and external customers regarding new and existing projects, as well as supporting bid and proposal activities.

Responsibilities

• Institute and maintain appropriate project management processes with customers.
• Ensure product development and qualifications are achieved timely with compliance.
• Work with sales to manage projections and anticipated projects.
• Maintain tight planning and collaboration with the design execution team, sales, and manufacturing operations.
• Forecast anticipated resource needs.
• Work with technology partners.
• Participate in contract authoring and negotiations.
• Participate in the creation of Statements of Work.
• Facilitate the design delivery process.
• Ensure the quality of all deliverables.
• Manage transfer of the designs to manufacturing operations.
• Manage the ramp to mature production.
• Scope / Change management.
• Manage project financials / profitability.
• Drive Customer Satisfaction.
• Ensure proper training of new staff.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in managing complex projects and a team of project managers.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant course of study.
• Significant experience managing the product realization process for cooling solutions and products in the data center ecosystem.
• Experience in project planning, requirements management, risk management, documentation, design processes, test processes, and manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of project management tools and procedures.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control.
• Strong presentation skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business