IT Project Manager

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Primary Objective:

Responsible for the success of IT and internal projects for Skywater MN. Must have ability/interest to understand complex system interactions in business and IT environments. Drive team to modern software solutions and possess the ability to influence without position authority, direct resources, enforce processes and ensure projects are executed on time and in budget.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Project Leadership - work closely with leadership to overcome challenges, ensuring project aligns with company strategic goals and provide structure to execute project
• Project Planning - oversee complex multiyear projects. Detailed planning, execution, and tracking of projects; escalate issues and change of scope requests
• Project Execution - accountable for project requirements and crisp execution of project milestones
• Project Financial Management - report on project budget including vendor management; work with customers and data analytics team to support project scope
• Relationship Management - build a sense of common team and mission that enables team to execute projects. Empowered to host workshops, hold team celebrations and help create a culture of winning and excitement in the work Skywater does

Required Qualifications:

• Education. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical business-related discipline (Finance, ect)

• Experience: 2 + years in semiconductor or high tech industry (Software) or IT Project Management. Demonstrated project management and history of successes in past work
• Skills: curious problem solver, Atlassian experience, ability to present complex information simply, desire to work in different levels of the organization, excellent at relationship building and influencing without position authority

• Citizenship: US Citizen OR US Person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Atlassian Certificate
• CAPM/PMP
• SQL/Python/Data Mining ability
• Basic understanding of AI in workflows and processes

The annual salary range for this role is $105,000-$135,000. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets