POSITION OVERVIEW

An Engineering Program Manager is accountable for successful outcomes on complex integrated test, measurement, or automation systems for delivery to our customers. They spend most of their time developing, executing, and monitoring a program or project plan, with a strong emphasis on communication management. They are deeply involved in all aspects of the projects, ensuring their accountability for the business and technical success of the solution. The successful Engineering Program Manager is efficiency-driven, looking for ways to improve project timelines and costs without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction. The Engineering Program Manager is also responsible for managing early access programs that develop future system offerings. In these projects, the EPM will help refine the system offering through customer participation in the program, with project managers leading the individual customer deliveries.

EXPERIENCE

The following skills and experience are required:

• A PMP or PMI-ACP certification, or be able to attain one within six months of hire.
• A minimum of at least eight years of experience leading and directing customer-facing engineering projects.
• Experience in managing customer-facing solution delivery with solid communication skills, presentation skills, and negotiation skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
• A minimum of at least two years of experience leading programs and directing other technical project managers.
• Demonstrated technical and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and work effectively with teams
• US Citizen and ability to qualify for DoD Clearances
• In addition, desired skills and experience may include:
• MBA or Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related discipline
• Aerospace industry test experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing defense contracts is highly desirable.
• Previous exposure to National Instruments hardware and software and first-hand experience using them is preferred.
• Strong understanding of business concepts such as pricing, costs, margins, terms and conditions preferred

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WHY NI?

There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success.
The people : We’re looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances.
The ideas : What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality.
The technology : With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day.
We’ve long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions.
No matter your career path, we’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster.
Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let’s get started, and let’s Engineer Ambitiously together.
NI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level. We know that different roles have different requirements, so we’re embracing a full range of options.

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