Project Manager (R&D)

The Fluke Program Management Office is seeking a Project (Program) Manager to drive business growth by applying program management skills. Fluke is the world leader in professional electronic test tools and software; your programs will help keep the world up and running by developing and delivering rugged, reliable, and accurate test and measurement tools and software used by professionals in critical and fast-growing industries such as solar power and electric vehicle service equipment.

Reporting to the manager of the PMO Develop team, you will own process discipline, leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed program teams through scoping, securing resources, setting program targets, and holding self and team accountable. The role requires a person who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization, in managing conflict and tradeoffs and enabling cross-functional clarity and execution.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of Program or Project Management experience, preferably within a manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to indirectly lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams and effectively communicate at all organizational levels.

• Experience managing small to medium-sized programs with budgets up to $10M USD, including scope, resources, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Demonstrated change management, problem-solving, and team leadership capabilities with a collaborative and adaptable mindset.
• Strong understanding of Program Management methodologies and tools, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches, and tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Experience creating and maintaining project schedules, action plans, issue trackers, and risk registers to drive successful program execution.
• Proven ability to identify risks, resolve blockers, drive countermeasures, and lead teams through changing priorities and complex business challenges.
• Experience managing project budgets and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support program objectives and leadership reporting.
• Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle and product development processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of PLM systems such as Oracle, eMatrix/Enovia, or similar tools is preferred.

Preferred:

• APM, PMP or PfMP Certification highly desired

• Implementation history of complex program / portfolio releases

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.