Program Manager- Technology I USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

• Provides Program Management for complex cross-functional programs within the Research and Development arena. With direction, develops project plans, interfaces with Technology, Product Management, Manufacturing, Corporate Engineering, Quality and Reliability, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental Health and Safety, and other departments as required.

Education/Experience:

• 0 - 2 years' experience in Program Management.
• 1 years' experience in Research and Development environment providing New Product / Process (development through roll out to high volume manufacturing) Program Management, preferred.
• 1 - year experience using MS Project or equivalent project management tools.
• BS degree in Engineering Discipline, required.
• BS degree Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, preferred.
• MS Degree in Engineering Discipline, preferred.
• MBA will be considered but must have technology experience.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Understanding of project management skills in a technology development environment
• Basic understanding of Quality and Reliability requirements to bring new products or processes to manufacturing.
• Basic negotiation skills to obtain cooperation and commitment to project deliverables
• Basic skills in all aspects of project planning and execution
• Basic proficiency in project management software - MS Project
• Capable of providing program management for 1 to 3 projects simultaneously
• Communicates clearly, oral and written, across the organization.
• Strong assertive characteristics to push projects through to completion.
• Partners with stakeholders to coordinate resources, activities and priorities for rapid project completion
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to assertively motivate project participants

Essential Responsibilities:

• With direction builds project plans around existing technology project portfolio.
• Takes ownership for overall project schedule; Drives projects to completion on-time and on-budget.
• Builds interfaces between organizations to ensure successful hand-offs.
• Negotiate project goals and develop mitigation plans.
• Manage program review meetings, track action items, and motivate program stakeholders.
• Maintain software infrastructure to keep project plans and action items up to date.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to Manager- Technology Project Management.

Travel:

• 0-5%, as needed.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $61,000-$87,000 Annually.

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.