First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.Basic Job Functions:Provides Program Management for complex cross-functional programs within the Global Manufacturing arena. With direction, develops project plans, interfaces with Technology, Product Management, HVM, High-Speed Rollout Team, Quality and Reliability, Supply Chain, Finance, Environmental Health and Safety, and other departments as required.Education/Experience:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Discipline, required.Masters Degree in Engineering Discipline, preferred.MBA will be considered but must have technology experience.1 - 5 years' experience in Program Management1 years' experience in manufacturing environment providing New Product / Process (R&D handoff through roll out to high volume manufacturing) Program Management1 - 5 years' experience using MS Project or equivalent project management toolsPMP or PgMP certification, preferred.1 year's TOC/CCPM Program Management experience, preferred.1 year's Concerto software experience, preferred.Required Skills/Competencies:Demonstrated project management skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment.Basic understanding of Quality and Reliability requirements to bring new products or processes to manufacturing.Basic negotiation skills to obtain cooperation and commitment to project deliverables.Basic skills in all aspects of project planning and executionBasic proficiency in project management software - MS Project, Concerto an advantageCapable of providing program management for 1 to 3 projects simultaneouslyCommunicates clearly, oral and written, across the organization.Strong assertive characteristics to push projects through to completion.Partners with stakeholders to coordinate resources, activities and priorities for rapid project completion.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to assertively motivate project participants.Essential Responsibilities:With direction builds project plans around existing Global Manufacturing project portfolioTakes ownership of overall project schedule; Drives projects to completion on-time and on-budget.Builds interfaces between organizations to ensure successful hand-offs.Negotiates project goals and develop mitigation plans.Manages program review meetings, track action items, and motivate program stakeholders.Maintains software infrastructure to keep project plans and action items up to date.Reporting Relationships:This position will not have direct reports.Travel:0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)Estimated Salary Range:$75,100-$107,000 annually.US Physical Requirements:Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day.Will walk, climb stairs and on equipment.May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist.May lift up to 50 lbs.Required to use hands to finger, lift, handle, carry or feel objects.May stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.Specific vision abilities are required.All associates working at a First Solar manufacturing or R&D facility may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and