Development Project Manager

Invensys Process Systems brings together four of the industrial automation industry’s best-known brands (Avantis, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor and Triconex) to deliver integrated solutions that automate and optimize plant operations. We are part of Invensys plc, a $4.4 billion global industrial automation, controls and transportation group headquartered in London, England. Invensys is a major global supplier of systems, software, instruments, solutions and instruments for process automation and asset performance management. Primary customer industries include Refining and Petrochemicals, Upstream Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals, and Power and Utilities.

 

Development Project Manager

 

This individual contributor energetically manages software and/or hardware development projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, focused on the creation or enhancement of the company’s products.

 

Applicants within commuting distance of Foxboro, MA are encouraged to apply.

 

This role reports to the Manager of Project Management (R&D). The person in this position will be driving high profile, revenue-generating projects which deliver product to the marketplace. In addition to hands-on execution, this is a leadership role.

 

Primary duties will include senior project management with emphasis on traditional methods and the ability to respond to revised product specifications and compressed delivery schedules. The successful candidate will be comfortable with full project accountability and must be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and evangelize Development’s matrix organization, processes and procedures.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

 

Must possess enough technical understanding to negotiate delivery dates with internal technical groups. Strong skills in estimating techniques, scheduling, risk & change management and negotiation. Must be self-motivated, proactive, passionate and productive under pressure. The PM organizes interdepartmental activities, ensuring completion of project tasks and milestones on schedule and within budget and resource constraints. Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to logistical or technical solutions in line with company objectives and principles, and to achieve goals and resolve conflicts in creative and effective ways. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results; a dynamic and persistent approach is the key to success.

 

Position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position also requires strong presentation skills, including the ability to read and capture audience attention and communicate clearly and effectively. Must have intimate knowledge of and participated in most, if not all, of the development life cycle.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

- Develop and maintain schedules for all project deliverables. This includes collecting task estimates, identifying dependencies and managing resource allocation.

 

- Manage all project risks and issues.

 

- Interface with System Architects and Development managers responsible for technology components of the product to resolve technical and logistical roadblocks.

 

- Interface with Quality Assurance organizations to coordinate development schedules with those from testing to ensure that delivery dates are met.

 

- Interface with Program Management group to resolve any requirements issues for the project.

 

- Track reported defects and ensure assignment to appropriate owners.

 

- Prepare project deliverables for Release to Production.

 

- Assist in adherence to process standards of organization with regard to development lifecycle, e.g. quality reviews take place with appropriate representation from relevant stakeholders.

 

This is not a customer-facing position; works through Program Management to address customer issues. Occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required.

 

Bachelor's Degree required. C.S., E.E. or related discipline is preferable. PMP Certification is desirable.

 

Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of related experience.

 

RELOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION.

 

Invensys is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

Please send your resume to cv.mtl@ips.invensys.com

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