Technology Project Manager

The Technology Project Manager – Digital will be responsible for managing leading-edge multi-year programs related to software/networking development, including associated HW and/or SW developments, testing and deployment support, and management of Technology-driven deliverables and milestones.  This will include planning and managing the schedule, budget and cross-functional deliverables. The project manager works directly with the Science & Technology group, Program Management Organization (PMO), Product Management, Engineering, Services, Manufacturing, Sales and Contract organizations to understand internal and external customer requirements, develop project plans and drive the project on schedule and budget. The project manager is expected to develop and maintain key relationships with external agencies, customers, and industrial partners, and must have the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate project status up and down and influence the team in a matrix driven organizationEssential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job. Job duties to include but are not limited to;Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Services, Manufacturing, Sales and Contracts to understand internal and external project requirements.Engage with the Cross Functional leads to understand product capabilities and potential risks or challenges of requestThoroughly understand, adapt, and implement software development projects to the PLP Stage Gate Development frameworkWork with the team to identify and manage project risksEstablish mitigation plans, identify trigger events, and initiate corrective action plansPrioritize team efforts and identify project timeline to meet customer needsLead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish project goalsLead project reviews, technical interchange meetings and design reviewsEnsure project are run compliantly and that all project and contract deliverables are metEnsure a smooth transition of project from engineering to production and to the fieldCommunicate status and priorities to the team, communicate plans to upper managementProvide regular status updates to internal and external customersExplain complex technical concepts to a broad audienceThoroughly understand the Smiths Detection process for New Product Introduction and all regulatory requirementsAct as the central point of contact for projectMay lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of staff as appropriate to the area of operationMay advise team on potential solutions, partnerships, and approaches in area(s) of expertiseAble to travel in the field to support development and customersAble to deploy equipment to customers if requiredMust comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.Must comply with all applicable U.S. export and security regulations.Other duties may be assigned