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Position: Program Manager - 1278479S

Visa Sponsorship: H1B, Opt, Cpt Sponsorship Provided For The Suitable Candidates
Rate : Open Negotiable For The Right Candidate
Duration: 18 Months
Location: Beaverton, Or(Remote Due To Covid19)

Lead Engineering Program Manager

Client Smart Systems Envisions, Develops, And Commercializes Digitally Connected And Enabled Products That Serve Athletes* Better Through Intelligent, Personal, And Responsive Products And Experiences.

The Lead Engineering Program Manager For Client Smart Systems Is Responsible For Providing Technical Program Leadership, Working With Internal And External Multi-Disciplinary Resource Teams To Ensure Key Program Deliverables Are Properly Integrated And Completed. They Drive Informed Decision Making Within The Framework Of Client ’S Product Creation Processes. They’Ll Be Responsible For Building And Maintaining Multiple Master Program Schedules, Tracking Resource Needs, Mitigating Risks, And Reporting Project Financials. They’Ll Ensure Project Momentum Continually Moves Forward At An Optimal Pace On All Fronts And Coach Crossfunctional Teams As Necessary To Follow Informed Project Decision-Making Processes That Result In Effective Risk Mitigation And Impactful Scope Change Assessments.

The Candidate Needs To Have Superior Communication, Troubleshooting, Time-Management, And Analytical Skills; In Addition To Proven Full Life-Cycle Hardware Program Management Experience In The Consumer Electronics Industry. The Ideal Candidate Will Also Have A History With Wireless Charging, Bluetooth And Wi-Fi.

What You Will Work On

In This Role, You’Ll Lead A Large Multi-Disciplined Engineering Team And Be Required To:

Provide Significant Experience In Leading Multidisciplinary Engineering Program Teams, With A Focus On Consumer Electronics, Including Wireless Charging Systems.
Drive Prototype And Manufacturing Build Plans, Executed Domestically And Internationally
Demonstrate Understanding And Practice In Core Project Management Skills Including Schedule Management, Issue And Risk Management, And Meeting Facilitation.
Lead With Deep Knowledge Of Product Development Processes To Ensure All Programs Are Completed On Time, Proven To Meet Or Exceed Product Requirements, And Fully Integrated Within The Client Go To Market Processes.
Drive Integrated Crossfunctional Program Team Cohesion And Effective Collaboration Across Internal And External Project Team Members.
Define And Map The Essential Informational Inputs That Allow Integrated Technical Program Teams, Stakeholders, And Leadership To Make Informed Decisions And Align On The Most Critical Program Success Criteria.
Demonstrate Mastery Of Vendor Engagement Practices, Proposal Evaluation Processes, Contract Negotiation Techniques, Directing Scope Of Work At Highest Value Proposition Levels, And Ultimately Successful Delivery Of Contracted Scope Of Work.
Proactively Interface Directly With Legal/Contracts And Purchasing/Sourcing Teams As Required To Support Program.
Collaborate With Client Asia Manufacturing And Operations Team To Drive Continuous Cost Improvements.
Apply “Positive Skepticism” With Appropriate Consideration And Weighting Of Company Goals Against The Objectives Of The Team And Program Deliverables, Especially When Coaching Engineering Program Teams Through Complex Issues.

Who You Will Work With

As Lead Engineering Program Manager For Client Smart Systems, You’Ll Be Reporting To The Client Smart Systems Director Of Engineering Program Management. You’Ll Work With A Team Of Other Highly Skilled Engineering Program Directors And Managers And Will Lead The Offense Of Our Cross-Functional Engineering Teams. You’Ll Interface With And Lead Our External Engineering Partners, Driving To Program Goals, As Well As Our Asia Based Factory Contract Manufacturers. You’Ll Work Within The Broader Client Ecosystem To Align Priorities Amongst Our Footwear, Apparel And Digital Teams.

What You Bring

Master'S Or Bachelor'S Degree In Engineering Or Related Technical Field, Additional Experience Accepted In Lieu Of Degree.
Minimum 5 Years Of Work Experience In Hardware Engineering Program Management. Pmp A Plus.
Proven Full Lifecycle Hardware Program Management Leadership Experience In The Consumer Electronics Or Medical Industry.
Knowledge Of Wireless Technologies, Such As Wireless Charging, Bluetooth, And Wi-Fi
Experience Working With Asia Based Factory Partners
Proactive, Solutionsoriented Perspective With A History Of Solving Unique, Complex Problems That Have A Broad, Interconnected Impact On The Business.
Significant Experience With Execution And Delivery Using Common Engineering Tools, Triage, Tracking, And Reporting.
Proficient In Bom Management
Superior Communication, Troubleshooting, Timemanagement, And Analytical Skills.
Understanding Of Regulatory/Environmental Requirements And Certifications Is A Plus
Ability To Travel Up To 20% Of The Time.
Available For Late Afternoon/Evening Conference Calls.