Project
Management
Project
management is a crucial element in the success of developing a
product. The Project Manager (PM) is the single point of contact for
customers and design centers. They must possess a broad knowledge of
Topscom and a variety of technical skills including:
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A
deep knowledge of the product development cycle
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Strong
organization and communications skills
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Ability
to manage budgets and schedules across multiple design sites
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Maintain
integrity and control over the project timeline and budget
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Understand
and communicate the goals of the product and the needs of the
customer
The
PM explores alternative approaches, performs risk analysis and sets
contingency plans early in the process. When assessing and assigning
resources for the project, Topscom Project Managers take advantage of
our global development expertise. The Project Manager works with
Product Introduction Centers, purchasing, and test to ensure smooth
transfer to production.
Status
reports include a review of the previous weeks major activities,
critical open issues, ECR/ECO status, detailed status from each
discipline, upcoming milestones and schedule and budget metrics.
Communication between both internal and external design team members
is performed through a variety of mechanisms:
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A
secure, password-protected site
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Conference
calls
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Web-based
teleconferencing and shared desktop
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3D
collaborative viewing and editing tools
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On-site
meetings
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