Senior Project Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:SeniorProject Manager

Department:ASIC

Location:All sites

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Founded in 1946, Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic solutions and specialty components serving the mobile communications, consumer electronics, medical technology, military, aerospace and industrial markets. Knowles has a leading position in micro-electro-mechanical systems microphones, speakers and receivers which are used in smartphones, tablets and mobile handsets. Knowles is also a leading manufacturer of transducers used in hearing aids and other medical devices. Knowles’sfocus on the customer, combined with unique technology, rigorous testing and global scale, helps to deliver innovative solutions and consistently dependable and precise products. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, USA, Knowles has more than 8,000 employees in 25 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.knowles.com.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Reporting into the PMO, as Senior Project Managerin the ASIC teamyou will play a key role in delivering advanced digital and mixed mode ASIC platforms and derivatives. Your primaryfocus is tocoordinateand leadhigh performance teamsthough the definition, design,validation, test, qualification, andproduction ramp-upof integrated circuits for MEMS-based microphones.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead mixed-signal ASIC development projects as part of MEMS microphone programs
• Drive the projects from concept to high-volume production, working closely with the R&D teams, Technical Project Lead, Product Management,andProgram Managementacross multiple sites
• Define, track and manage cost, scope and schedule to meet required ASIC quality
• Act as interface to internal and external key stakeholders (Test Development, Product Engineering, Operations, QA, suppliers,etc.)
• Plan and manage project resources. Address resource gaps and escalate to management as needed.
• Work with the teams to manage risk and work out mitigation plans
• Monitor project progress and report project status to stakeholders
• Manage task forces to resolve critical issues during development and ramp-up
• Host/lead regular project and milestone meetings
• Contribute to thecontinueddevelopment ofPMO operatingmodels andprocesses

REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering degreein EEor related field. An advanced degree such as M.S.E.E. is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience asAnalog/Mixed-Signal/DigitalIC Design Engineer in a consumer or industrial environment
• 3+ years of proven track record in managing high-volume ASIC/IC projects
• Structured and pragmatic with a high degree of flexibility and sense of urgency
• Team player with the ability to promote and foster strong working relationships across international teams
• Exposureto project management methodologies, processes and tools(e.g.,MS Project, Jira,andConfluence)
• Project management certification is a plus
• Experience in consumer electronics is a plus
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English