Technical Project Manager Experienced in PLM Tool

Position: Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Onsite, 5 days a week. (No Remote)

Job Summary: The Technical Project Manager (TPM) drives the projects from conception and planning to implementation and is responsible for managing and communicating project requirements, preparing Work Breakdown Structures, project schedules, release trackers, budgets, risk assessments, and project reports / dashboards to project stakeholders. Projects are diverse and can include new product introductions (NPI), R&D, continuous improvements (CIP) and standard system orders.

• Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.

• Collaborates with and organizes highly skilled mechanical, electrical, process and software engineers (internal resources), and on some occasion, external partners towards meeting project timelines and project requirements. Additional internal cross-functional partners include Marketing, Operations, Field Support, Safety, Legal, Facilities, and HR.

• Continuously looks to identify project execution gaps and develops and implements solutions while keeping projects on-track and on budget.

• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.

• Coordinate and host the design reviews and alignment meetings to achieve the planned project/product development schedule.

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) that geared towards improving project quality, lead time and cost

Key Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are mandatory.

• Familiarity with semiconductor/display equipment product development methodologies, including phase gate product development process.

• Experienced with managing physical product releases. Demonstrated ability to drive and track design releases to aggressive schedules.

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects concurrently.

• Seasoned in project management basics including requirements definition, scheduling, task tracking, risk management, and cross-functional communication.

• Experienced with project management tools, including Smartsheet, MS Teams, and SharePoint.

• Experienced with PLM tools, including Teamcenter.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, including SAP.

• Demonstrated ability to manage accountability without authority.

• Ability to lead focused and efficient meetings.

• PMI project management certification or equivalent preferred.

• The annual salary for this position is between $128K - $174K + COLA-Cost of Living Allowance + Bonus depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
  This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
  Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
  Applications will be accepted until May 24, 2025