Senior Program Manager

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JOB TITLE:                  Senior Program Manager

REPORTING TO:          VP, IDEX Health & Science Program Management Office

LOCATION:                  West Henrietta, NY

Who is IDEX Materials Science Solutions?

IDEX Materials Science Solutions is a platform business within the IDEX Corporation which brings together a broad set of capabilities and applications experience to help our OEM customers solve high-precision engineering challenges. IDEX Materials Science Solutions organizes market-focused teams for Semiconductor, Space & Defense, and Forming, ensuring customers receive coordinated expertise and rapid support across multiple technologies.

 Why Work for Us

• Be part of a team driving innovation in advanced materials and thin-film technologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative environment that values entrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement.

Work on cutting-edge products that make a global impact.

Our formula for success is simple. We work hard to maintain a culture where you can own your work; you are encouraged to try new ideas in a collaborative environment; and you can apply your skillset to enable our clients to gain a competitive advantage in their own market. At IDEX, you have the opportunity to work with a great group of people, mentor others, and build a great future.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects across MSS, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering results that meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments.

The Senior Program Manager will coordinate and drive the successful on-time delivery of projects and products within the Materials Science Solutions. Acting as the primary leader for cross-functional, matrixed teams, this individual will oversee projects through a customized product development process, ensuring new product introductions & critical deliverables are achieved for both the business and its customers with primary focus in the semiconductor industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Leads large scale, cross functional projects/programs working closely with key stakeholders, customers, engineers, and operations to drive new critical programs and activities
• Independently manage high profile, complex projects, and direct project-related customer communications.
• Drive & coordinate activities for clear execution from proposal coordination through new product development, prototyping delivery to manufacturing readiness as defined in product develop/delivery process
• Understand and manage risks and opportunities within projects and take responsibilities to work with the team to define mitigation plans ensuring on time delivery of key milestones
• Occasionally take on management of internal projects to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborates with other value streams to maintain, improve and implement procedures
• Learn, train and educate all functional groups on Product Development Process, PDP to support agile structured delivery/development process.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement by establishing strong partnerships and collaborating cross-functionally (sales, product management, operations).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. Degree in business, engineering or science field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7+ years of related professional experience                                         
• Excellent knowledge of project management disciplines and project team dynamics.
• Demonstrated successful management of complex projects.
• Knowledge of organizational change management methodologies and principles.  
• Strong knowledge of business areas' products, strategies and goals.                                                                                     
• PMI / IPMA / IPMA B registered training                                          
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project leadership, including management of complex projects for a minimum of 3 years                                                                                                            
• Excellent proven analytical, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to effectively negotiate and facilitate complex problem resolution
• Ability to influence others to desired outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively cross functionally. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Experience with optical and semiconductor products preferred.
• Knowledge of several product development and project management paradigms.
• Understanding of tools for continuous improvement, lean six sigma principles, operational measures and/or program management.

ITAR/EAR CRITERIA:

• These positions may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements.  Requirements include US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident.

Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $99,800-140,000. This position may be eligible for performance-based bonus plan and overtime.

• Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include:  Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, tuition assistance, PTO, and more.
• More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:
• https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

Equal Opportunity:

• IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Attention Applicants: 

• If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $99,800.00 - $149,600.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants:  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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