Project Manager - Defense

Sensata Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for the Defense business segment. This role is responsible for executing defense-related programs from order intake through delivery, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and risk for complex power electronics projects while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Develops comprehensive project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and status reports
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Regularly communicates and presents project schedules, statuses, and updates to various team members and bringing solutions/opportunities
• Track and update changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Assists in performing risk management to minimize project risks

Requirements:

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
• Willingness to be onsite or hybrid in Burlington, VT required
• 2+ years experience leading projects for an OEM required
• SW, MS Project, or other project management platform experience required
• Demonstrated technical background in power conversion systems required
• Demonstrated ability to create new and/or refine processes focused on efficiency and growth of business required
• This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization
• A university degree in technical field (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience preferred
• PMP certificate or 5+ years experience as a project manager preferred