Project Manager

Project Manager

Location IL, Mt. Prospect

Department Engineering

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Payment Innovations is the leader in world class automated payment solutions. We partner with businesses to provide payment experiences that set new and innovative standards for consumer convenience, security and reliability. We are excited to explore new ways every day to improve how millions of people across the globe can make their payments in a way that fits with their lives. Our global engineers develop products and deliver innovative solutions in currency validation technologies, cash management systems, digital payment technologies, mobile applications, security and digital advertising. We offer a range of devices for bill and coin validation, cash recycling and dispensing systems, IoT applications for our enterprise-level connected products and services, and software applications to integrate sensory hardware to machines and networks.

At CPI you will become a valuable part of an inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation with the support of over 2,000 associates working in one of our 15 offices across the world. If you want to have a hands-on global impact on payment solutions, we want you to join our team as an Engineering Project Manager . This is a full time position based in our office in Malvern, PA located just outside of Philadelphia, PA

Primary Function:

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for estimating, planning and leading engineering projects, ranging from large platform developments to shorter term projects as business needs dictate. The Engineering Project Manager drives theengineering elements of the project to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost within budget, scope, risks, change control and communication for the projects. The Engineering Project Manager will ensure that 1) CBS is an integral part of all projects and processes and 2) all engineering Toll Gate and EDP (Engineering Development Process) deliverables are completed at high quality.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Estimate, plan and lead engineering projects ranging from large platform developments to shorter term projects as business needs dictate. Responsible for ensuring all engineering tasks are completed at high quality and on time.

• Full accountability for release planning: management of project timelines, scope and milestones for one or more projects. Manage the complete Software Development Lifecycle

• Working with product management, prioritize and negotiate scope of projects.

• Ensures that the Team delivers against schedule, scope, resource/cost, and quality targets using the Agile/Scrum SDLC

• Perform Scrum Master functions: schedules and leads the release planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming and daily scrum activities (all agile ceremonies)

• Responsible for driving accountability to Engineering Development Process (EDP) within the project

• Ensure all Engineering Toll Gate requirements are met, working closely with the Program Manager

• Works with the Engineering Technical Leads (mechanical, hardware/electrical, software) to plan and direct the engineering project team

• Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. Ensures completion of project as efficiently and effectively as possible

• Create project schedules that capture cross functional involvement and determine the best course of action to ensure project goals are met

• Communicate effectively with project sponsor, cross functional peers and the development team

• Calculate and budget project expenses and capital requirements; track and manage project spend to maintain budget expectations

• Oversees product construction and testing

• Evaluates changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, and schedule of the project. Work with program manager and project sponsor to approve and communicate substantial project scope changes

• Familiarity with test equipment release process: R&R studies, transparency test, results analysis and test limit definition

• Participate in design and sustaining projects as assigned

• Support improvements to existing EDP and Toll Gate processes

• Support team in accomplishing key goals such as project completion, issue turnaround time, and elimination of design escapes

• Lead DFMEA - Identify sources of risk and create mitigation scenarios

• Utilize current methods, procedures, and processes to continuously improve the business through CBS (Crane Business System)

• Develop, maintain, and ensure proper use of project management templates encompassing all activities required to launch a new product into the marketplace. This includes participating in calls or meetings about the planning, progress updates and details of the delivery of assigned projects.

• Remains current in his/her field; publications, active involvement in continuing education (conferences, etc).

• Work with internal teams (product, engineering, professional services as required) to facilitate and ensure that all professional services are appropriately specified and documented by said teams as part of the creation of the project plan including milestones, dates and owners.

• Knowledge of product application, sales processes, CPI customers and CPI's route to market, CPI's product management practice (including requirements gathering) and marketing communications; manage stakeholder expectations by effectively managing expectations

Qualifications and Required Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience managing/leading others

• Ability to manage the launch project teams across all new product development activity. Where appropriate and agreed, act as the liaison between CPI and customer teams for business channel deliverables.

• Ability to calculate and budget project expenses and capital requirements. Track and manage project spend to maintain budget expectations. Identify sources of risk and create mitigation plans.

• Ability to quickly analyze data/situations and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business in a complex environment; ability to make decisions to achieve desired results

• Must possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; attention to detail and commitment to excellence

• Excellent communication skills, both upwards and downwards

• Moderate experience with project planning tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet (preferred)

• Moderate experience with issue and project tracking software (JIRA preferred)

Preferred

• PMP certification desired

• Experience with Agile / Scrum is a plus

Key Attributes for Success

• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities

• Excellent influencing skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive and able to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities

• Results and people oriented with sound judgment-ability to balance other business considerations

• Team player - able to work in a matrix organization

• Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing

• Up to 20% travel

We offer

• Competitive salaries

• Paid time off

• Sick time off

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance and disability benefits

• Onsite gym

• 401K with Company contribution

• Discounts for childcare

• Community involvement

• Opportunities to travel and work at our global sites

Be a part of Crane Payment Innovations and Crane Co.

CPI is a part of Crane Co. , a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane Co provides products and solutions to customers in four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Fluid Handling, Engineered Materials, and Payment & Merchandising Systems. Crane has approximately 12,000 employees in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR).

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.