Project Manager

Exeter, New Hampshire, United States – ams-OSRAM USA Inc.

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven Multi‑Project Manager for New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead and coordinate multiple concurrent NPI programs from concept through industrialization and ramp‑to‑production. This role ensures alignment across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to deliver launches on time, within scope, and at target cost.

As the Multi‑Project Manager, you will drive disciplined project execution, establish project governance, mitigate risks, and serve as the central communication hub across all stakeholders. You will influence at multiple levels of the organization while managing complex timelines, technical challenges, and cross‑functional dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple NPI projects simultaneously, from early concept phases through pilot build, qualification, and volume production.
  • Own project planning, including scope definition, schedules, resources, risk management, and deliverables.
  • Drive adherence to NPI processes, phase‑gate requirements, and documentation standards.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional project teams (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Finance).
  • Facilitate regular project reviews, status reporting, and communication to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate appropriately.
  • Ensure manufacturing readiness, process capability, yield targets, and stable ramp.
  • Support cost analysis, BOM validation, PFMEA, control plans, and process qualification activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across NPI methodologies, tooling readiness, and project governance.
  • Champion structured problem solving and data‑driven decision making.

Who we are looking for

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in NPI, manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive, or other regulated/high‑complexity industries.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFx principles.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Experience with structured stage‑gate project management frameworks
  • High proficiency in project planning tools such as Jira

Preferred:

  • PMP, Agile or similar certification.
  • Experience in industrial automation, sensors, LED/semiconductor systems, or precision manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact the local Recruiter, Hiring Manager or HR Manager in the location in which you are applying for.

Contact

Fernando Osorio will be happy to answer any questions you may have.


Phone: 6036807010

E-Mail: fernando.osorio@ams-osram.com

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Job details

Posting date:2026/02/05
Experience level:Professional (> 3 Years)
Type of contract:Permanent
Employment type:Full-time
Work Model:On site
Business unit:Opto Semiconductors (OS)
Organization:ams-OSRAM USA Inc.
Job field:Manufacturing
Job ID:22682

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Our site in Exeter

ams-OSRAM USA Inc.

3833 Exeter, New Hampshire

United States

The ams OSRAM culture focuses on variety and innovation.

A more than motivating working atmosphere, combined with attractive training opportunities and performance-oriented compensation encourage our employees’ actions and promote their entrepreneurial spirit. An agile mindset, trust and integrity – for us at ams OSRAM, these values are not just empty promises, but an integral part of our corporate culture that we live every day. In fact, these are the key prerequisites for employees to fulfill even the highest requirements. Learn more about what you can expect from us!

Bringing intelligence to light and passion to innovation

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine engineering excellence with cutting-edge global manufacturing to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital light and sensing technologies. “Sense the power of light” — our success has ever since been based on a deep understanding of the potential of light. For 120 years, we have been developing innovations that move markets: from automotive applications and industrial manufacturing to medical and consumer electronics. Around 19,000 employees worldwide are working on pioneering solutions alongside societal megatrends such as smart mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics. This is reflected in over 12,000 patents granted and applied for.

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise.

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