Junior Project Manager

SGS; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Online training courses

Job summary

SGS in Milpitas, California is seeking a Project Manager for wireless testing projects. You will be responsible for managing client accounts, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and providing timely project reports. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in project management, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field. The role offers a compensation range of $50,000 to $52,000 annually, with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience as Project Manager in the test house or manufacturers.
• Ability to work with USA teams during Asian time zones after hours.
• Sales-oriented with a commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management on wireless testing projects to ensure delivery.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting as required by the project.
• Maintain productive relationships with other teams and clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Windows/Office

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

• Perform project management/coordination on wireless testing projects to ensure delivery of testing services that meet client’s requirements in accordance with SGS quality system.
• Work directly with external clients, Key Account Managers, and Lab manager to ensure the client’s product runs smoothly through the testing process.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project Manage Key accounts technically, as assigned, maximizing efficiency to enhance client satisfaction and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Ensure effective communication with team members and customers to achieve appropriate levels of understanding of and commitment to successful completion of a project.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting as required by the project type and customer wishes.
• Maintain productive working relationships with other teams (SGS Affiliates) to ensure smooth operation of the business.
• Communicate effectively with client (status reports, results, final reports) in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction
• Support client meetings as required.
• Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfill SGS quality requirements.
• Assist in maintaining A2LA ISO17025 and CTIA accreditation (process documentation) to ensure a high quality of service to clients.
• Provide first line project management support.
• Responsible for generating daily/weekly status reports to customer.
• Responsible for generating final project reports in conjunction with lab managers.
• Flexible working, as required, to communicate and deliver clients projects who live other parts of the world

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field.
• Highly organized
• Prior experience in a customer facing role.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written in English
• Able to work with USA team with Asian time Zone after office hours
• Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy and maturity.
• Effective interpersonal skills – able to develop positive working relationships with people at all levels, both SGS colleagues and external clients and partners.
• Able to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment.
• Tested or coordinated testing for North American Wireless operators highly desirable.
• Familiar with Wireless certification bodies: 3GPP, PTCRB, 3GPP2, CTIA, GCF, GCF CC2
• Understanding of wireless technologies (among others:5G NR, LTE, CDMA, GSM, WCDMA)
• Project management experience of large Key customer accounts desired
• Sales orientated and commercial focus.
• Worked in the wireless industry with understanding of test house certification process highly desirable
• Minimum 3 years working experience as Project manager in the test house or the manufacturers

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English required
• Mathematical Skills: Advanced level of knowledge preferred
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level preferred
• Computer Skills: Expertise with Windows/Office

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 to $52,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Equal Opportunity

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.