Classification / Reporting StructurePosition Title: Technology ManagerReports to: PresidentDepartment: Business and Product DevelopmentClassification: ExemptSummaryDAC International designs and builds lathes, mills and other machinery that create contact lenses. The Technology Manager will be responsible for leading and developing the Engineering, Software Applications and Technical Services resources of the company in the design, development and service of new and existing products, as well as creating and testing product enhancements and product redesigns. Actively develop and implement revenue generating opportunities, working together with all internal and external customers. Evaluates the potential and practicality of products in development and relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Ensuring success is met through meeting or exceeding defined goals and objectives and helping to ensure the company delivers best-in-class products and services.Essential Responsibilities Works with upper management and product development team to create and implement plans and objectives for the product roadmap and strategies for growth.Works with all interested parties to identify and define specifications, analysis, test protocols, and statements of work, for existing product developments and new projects.Manages Product Development and Technical Service teams to ensure IT and Service projects are completed on time and up to company standards. Establishes project management and quality standards and methods that ensure on-time and in-scope delivery. Ensures technical support resources are correctly scheduled, allocated and communicated with all invested parties internal and external.Implement regular internal reporting standards and distribution on all projects, revenue-based activities and follow-ups to ensure full and complete knowledge sharing aimed at improving company quality of delivery and timeliness. Oversees the development of technical estimates, work plans, methodologies, and deliverables. Conducts skills assessments, training, and initiatives to develop the project delivery team.Monitors all project milestones and design of technical status reports. Ensures that risk is analyzed and mitigated for each project. Collaborate extensively with operations, applications, sales and technical support to improve process efficiencies and improve the quality of the company's products.Assess and report progress in meeting department objectives.Oversee and attend applicable events and conferences, as needed.Has deep and broad knowledge of electro-mechanical technology. Decision AuthorityEmployees are not at liberty to promise or make a final decision, which could affect DAC or our client's without having a prior discussion with the President. Supervisory ResponsibilityStaff SupervisionTrainingEvaluationProcess- PoliciesWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Walking 15%Standing 20%Sitting 60%Lifting 5%Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:00AM 5:00PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The position is on-site/in-person. Remote hybrid work may be available by arrangement but not guaranteed.TravelTravel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.Equal OpportunityDAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race; age; religious creed; color; national origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions or breast feeding; perceived pregnancy; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression (including transgender); sexual orientation; civil air patrol membership; service in the military forces of the State of California or of the United States; military and veteran status; citizenship status; or lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from company premises. Included in the definition of each protected category is the perception of membership in a protected category and an individual's association with an actual or perceived member of a protected category.Additional ResponsibilitiesShould an employee take on more responsibility at work, they are willingly accepting additional job tasks and duties. It also means that the employee may take on more important, higher-stakes work. When responsible for these tasks, the employee is showing that they are willing to take accountability for additional work and the output of that work. Required Education and ExperienceA bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering or IT related field.Project management experience (3+years).Demonstrated experience running revenue generating support and service teams.Managerial Supervisory experience – preferably in an Engineering or manufacturing company.Experience with motion control systems and machine drawings (CAD). Single point diamond turning experience (highly preferred)A good understanding of CAD/CAM functionality and application.Awareness of regulatory and safety rules and regulations.CompetenciesTechnical project managementSuperior leadership and change management skillsAbility to lead by example and instill a sense of purpose in othersComputer design or engineering skillsAnalytic and detail orientedStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenProject planning, implementation and administration Project documentation and evaluationProject lifecycle management (PLM)Stakeholder management Global and cultural awarenessPI047e701c6803-34600-36103144