Project Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

• Teradyne is the #1 ATE Company in the world.  Our semiconductor test portfolio is transforming the way companies test chipsets for automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, smartphones, computer and electronic game applications.
• We have expanded our product portfolio through the acquisitions of industry-leading companies like Universal Robots, MiR, and LitePoint, who are experts in their fields. These companies allow Teradyne to meet the evolving needs of our customers and have transformed us into the global test and automation powerhouse that we are today.
• Our World class Engineering and Program Management Organizations, with highly skilled and experienced Management team, have been a catalyst for delivering great business results and growth.
• The longevity of the workforce at Teradyne is an artifact of our flexible yet challenging environment which provides freedom to our seasoned professionals to innovate, exercise time management skills and work life balance.

• By leading multi-site, multi-discipline, cross-functional teams in an innovative, collaborative environment to define and deliver committed prototypes, demonstrations, and / or product, all using a multitude of product development approaches.
• By successfully delivering the desired project outcomes while managing project planning and execution, scope changes, risks, trade-offs, stakeholders’ expectations, and project communications.

• This role has the potential to grow into a more encompassing Program Manager leading a team of Project Managers on complex, large-scale programs with significant business opportunity and impact.

• You will be responsible for successfully delivering to business results associated with the project. Your ability to grasp complex go-to-market strategy with focus on the product and outcomes will be a key to meet and exceed business results.
• You will develop the plan, monitor the execution, and lead complex projects. You will be negotiating trade-offs, determining, and committing to aggressive yet achievable project outcomes to deliver winning business results by applying state-of-the-art project management tools and techniques.
• You will aggressively drive and monitor all day-to-day project work, making sure that your project team identifies and resolves problems quickly.
• You will escalate and drive issues, which are out of the project team’s control, through the management chain for rapid resolution.
• You will lead project and phase gate approval reviews. You will provide clear, concise, and well synthesized written and verbal communication to all levels of the project team and stakeholders including project Sponsors.

• Bachelor degree, preferably in an Engineering discipline OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Technical Project Management and Product Development experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Experience managing team in multiple geographic locations.
• Experience influencing and leading without direct authority.

• Initiative-taking, accountable individual with strong commitment to meeting personal and team goals as well as professional development.
• Project Management background in multi-functional project environments.
• Training in Project Management with emphasis on project structure and processes.
• Extensive knowledge in at least one major discipline such as Engineering, Operations, and Marketing,
• Versatile interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to modify style to a broad range of audiences and situations.
• Strong expertise in systematic approach to problem-solving. Candidate identifies problems and takes initiative to resolve them by working with Project Leadership team.
• Exceptional competency to lead and drive complex decisions.
• Excellent organizational and written / verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project Scheduling tools.