Program Manager:

Advantest America is the North American subsidiary of Advantest Corporation, the world's largest provider of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to the semiconductor industry. For over six decades, Advantest has led the way in developing new and innovative test and handling solutions for the global electronics industry. Advantest is seeking for an experienced Project Manager to work with our team of Field Service Engineers.

We are looking for a Project Manager to provide overall direction for the support of assigned programs/contracts, including the oversight/management of teams/personnel from functional organizations dedicated to meeting technical goals and contract commitments. This individual will define and execute operational plans and monitor performance to plan to ensure the timely achievement of program objectives. Establish standards for schedule performance, cost management, technical excellence and customer satisfaction, performing ongoing assessments to determine program status and level of accomplishment. This person will also initiate program corrections as critical deviations are identified. Advantest is a fast paced, dynamic environment so this individual must be able to handle rapidly changing work assignments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define program requirements in terms of product design, systems and process management, project budgets, cost management, resource deployment, technical support, program/project phases, master schedules/project milestones and all other planning activities for program implementation.
• Provide leadership, technical oversight and direction to cross-functional teams supporting program requirements.
• Communicate program parameters, team accountabilities, reporting relationships, master schedules and critical paths for program execution.
• Conduct and facilitate program reviews to assess cost and schedule performance and ensure the achievement of technical goals and contract commitments.
• Present status reports to senior management, including any action recommendations requiring further approvals.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, operations and quality assurance in overseeing the selection and contract performance of subcontractors providing technology, key product components and engineering services for assigned programs.
• Support customer personnel by providing on-going assistance and instructions in the operation of semiconductor test equipment/tools/systems and product applications.
• Serve as key customer contact on contract performance and customer support for programs under the Program Manager's direction.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required.