Networked Solutions Program Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end planning and execution of complex hardware development programs from concept to production
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules across hardware, firmware, software and test engineering
• Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure milestone adherence across phase gates, DVT, EVT, prototype builds, etc.
• Manage critical-path dependencies between functional teams such as hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, operations and external vendors
• Organize cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e., product on schedule and within budget constraints
• Monitor overall solution, identify, track and mitigate potential risks and obstacles such as scope creep, resource and personnel shortfalls, and problems with schedule, release delays and budget overruns
• Report to Business and R&D leadership and Product Line Management on potential issues and conflicts
• Communicate progress to all levels of the business regularly
• Manage effective decision making with leadership and teams

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred (engineering discipline is highly preferred)
• 8 years of relevant experience, some of that experience in program management
• 5+ years of work experience either as a technical lead, systems engineer, or program manager leading Hardware/Firmware delivery of wireless devices from concept to production
• Experience of working with international ODM’s
• PMP Certification preferred or an equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training
• Previous experience in program managing a large system release comprised of multiple products
• Previous experience with successfully delivering integrated RF/Cellular systems (hardware, firmware, software) on time, to scope, with high quality
• Experience aligning internal and external stakeholders on system decisions and trade-offs
• Experience establishing relationships across cross-functional teams and external partners spread globally including diverse cultures and backgrounds

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an R&D team & PMO organization

Benefits

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!