The Path Forward Return to Work program at Intel is a 16-week paid returnship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving! The program is open to individuals who have at least 5 years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least two years.

At Intel we are excited to be part of the Path Forward program because we appreciate the skills you can offer, the perspective you provide, and the contributions you will make. This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and make connections with others transitioning back to the workforce. It also offers support through Path Forward, a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower people who've been focused on caregiving transition back to the paid workforce.

The Supply Chain Enabling Solutions' Factory Ramp Programs team is looking for a dynamic and driven Program Manager who is motivated to deliver value for our Factories and Supply Chain. We are looking for someone who is action oriented, has strong analytical and problem solving skills, and collaborates well across roles and organizations. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership for the project team, work closely with geo-dispersed IT partners and customers to deliver process and tool capabilities to meet business objectives. They will also support definition as well as performing business analyst functions within the project as needed. The Factory Programs Team is looking for someone to complement our diverse skill set and deliver the best solutions for Intel.

 As the Factory Programs Project Manager Technical Returnship, you will be responsible for but not limited to: 

• Perform the project management function, including scope, time, and quality (including data quality) management for small to medium sized projects.
• Gather, elicit, and document requirements through multiple channels including: working directly with business stakeholders, functional subject matter experts and operational leads.
• Develop project business cases that specify problem statement, project scope, business value, and end state.
• Partner with the customer to understand the business problem. They must understand the customer's business processes to identify the value drivers associated with the project.
• Research and evaluate alternative solutions to satisfy business need and exercise judgment and discretion to develop/recommend solutions, remove obstacles and redefine approaches.
• Create system/process improvements through identification and removal of non-value-added activities.
• During the build phase of the Program Lifecycle or Software Development Life Cycle, the PM may perform testing as a quality check to ensure business and data quality requirements have been addressed in the solution.
• When involved in testing, plan and execute User Acceptance Testing by creating test scripts; coordinate testing efforts with end users. In the Deployment phase of the application, project, or program, PMs are often responsible for coordinating end user training and facilitating Train the Trainer sessions.
• Work as a solution architect providing subject matter expertise or leadership to ensure the desired solution is designed to meet the value commitment.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Communication skills.
• Relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner and drive organizational change (different levels and functional roles).
• Manage relationships, communicating, and negotiating with stakeholders that span multiple organizations, levels and geo's and build RAPID or resourcing models if needed.
• Provides leadership for the project team, works closely with geo-dispersed IT partners and customers to design and document business process as-is and to-be to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must possess at least one of the following degrees plus the years of experience determined for each degree in the areas specified below  

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field of study. (or equivalent experience below)
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager/ Business Analyst.
• 3+ years of Leadership experience managing cross-IT and enterprise level engagements.
• 3+ years of Supply Chain/Finance/Planning experience.
• This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile project management.
• Experience with Business Process Mapping.
• Knowledge of Total Change Management (TCM) methodology and tools.
• Knowledge of Lean principles (Lean/Sig Sigma Certifications will be considered a plus).
• PMP certification or equivalent will be considered a plus.
• Advanced education or APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) or equivalent certification in Supply Chain Management.

Inside this Business Group

As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support.  Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

Other Locations

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.