DDR Subsystem - Sr HW Program Manager

Overview

Develops, defines and executes plans of record for engineering programs, driving them from initiation through delivery and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters as needed.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set the prioritization of deliverables, and discuss necessary priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Manage and take responsibility for multiple small programs/technology with moderate complexity or a single complex program/technology by applying up-to-date program management knowledge to meet deadlines.
• Develop and manage the execution of the program Plan of Record (on time, on budget, within scope) for multiple small programs or a single medium sized or complex program/technology, including schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, method and frequency of communication, scope, and prioritization.
• Track and manage all key metrics pertaining to a program, identify significant deviations from the Plan of Record, escalate issues in a timely manner and propose corrective actions.
• Manage and prioritize the work of the program team by establishing schedules, task assignments, and tracking tasks of team members.
• Identify program issues and risks, create risk mitigation plans for multiple small programs or a single medium sized or complex program, and maintain and update the risk tracker.
• Help promote program vision and objectives within own team, and ensure program objectives are met or exceeded.
• Support the adoption of processes by applying best practices and identifying and recommending process improvement opportunities within respective programs.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years of work experience (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years).

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• PMP Certification.
• 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
• 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc.

Details

• Works independently with little supervision.
• Makes moderate-impact decisions; errors may have financial impact or affect projects, operations, or customer relationships.
• Uses strong verbal and written communication, and may require negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents.
• Does not include financial accountability (no budgeting responsibility).