Welcome to the dynamic and challenging role of Program Manager. You will be a critical member of the APIX Team within the AR display team. The team you are joining is responsible for designing and building advanced concepts and prototypes of head-mounted displays. As the Planner and Program Manager, you will assess the incoming requests, triage, plan the workflow, and manage the projects from beginning to end. Join us in this exciting opportunity to shape the future success of our organization through effective program management.
Responsibilities: - Put in place an intake process for new requests using a trackable system.
- Work with the department manager and the requestors to determine and align on prioritization.
- Put a robust planning process in place for organizing workflow that includes detailed planning for every phase: a) design, b) generating specs documents/drawings, c) ordering off-the-shelf materials, and d) internal or external build.
- Manage the execution of the plans through assigning tasks, tracking, communicating, and reporting to management the progress.
- Lead the effort in organizing and managing the 'systems' for part and project tracking.
- Coordinate all Project timelines.
- Coordinate outsourcing of parts and services for builds when necessary.
- Recommend processes to improve the quality of work and efficiency.
- Manage deadlines with suppliers and internal teams.
- Utilize your understanding of the production, prototyping, and fabrication process and the time, cost, and quality tradeoffs to support the function and growth of the team.
- Manage vendor on boarding and POs.
- Report project status to leadership.
Top 3 must-have HARD skills: - Hardware development project management experience in the last 5 years, working with cross-functional teams like requirement stakeholders, EE, ME, firmware engineer, etc.
- Understanding of requirement, development, prototyping, and fabrication process /phases, and the schedule, cost, and quality tradeoffs.
- An open mindset and eager attitude to solve problems. The ability to learn, think creatively, solve problems, and work smart.
- 8-10 years' experience at least a bachelor's degree, good presentation skills.
Good to have skills: - Vendor onboarding, and creating purchase orders.
- Knowledgeable in the use of task systems.
- Budget planning experience.
- Prefer PMI or PMP.
Qualifications: - Project management experience. Certified Project Management preferred.
- Highly organized and flexible to changing scope and project priority changed.
- Demonstrable experience in a prior role of similar work scope and environment.
- Knowledgeable in the use of task systems.
- An understanding of the production, prototyping, and fabrication process and the time, cost, and quality tradeoffs.
- Needs to be flexible with working hours and daily project changes.
- The ability to learn, think creatively, solve problems, and work smart.
Education/Experience: - Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.
- PMI or PMP certification preferred.
Benefits: - 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities: - Participate in OrangePeople monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OrangePeople technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us: OrangePeople is an Enterprise Architecture and Project Management solutions company. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OrangePeople team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & and education. An ideal Orange Person is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical achievements and a strong process/methodology orientation. Program Manager V