NPI Program Engineering Manager

Requisition Number: 73890

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Position will be responsible for leading engineering teams related to the Optical Scale Up Program to deliver business initiatives. It may include working with product development, division engineering and manufacturing colleagues to execute projects for Capacity Expansion, Capability improvements, New Product Introduction and Cost Reduction based on OCS Division priorities. The focus for this specific position may be global at times and potentially involve relatively complex automation projects from initiation to completion or similar assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute project plans, including financial, resource, and scope management, to scale effectively and deliver value within budget.
• Drive overall project progress, regularly reassessing the value proposition and recommending scope or strategy changes to leadership as needed.
• Ensure technical work is executed on time and meets required safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Monitor changes in customer requirements or assumptions and assess impacts to strategy, business case, risk, resources, and timelines.
• Manage communication flow on project direction, risks, issues, and progress with leadership, internal customers, and project teams.
• Identify technical and manufacturing levers to strengthen the business case, ensuring testing, evaluation, and manufacturing readiness.