Principal Program Manager

Front Door Defense; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Echodyne seeks a Principal Program Manager to oversee software application development for radar products. Located in Kirkland, WA, this exempt role leads cross-functional teams and owns end-to-end program planning and execution to deliver high-performance software solutions.

The role emphasizes managing product backlogs, defining acceptance criteria, and driving agile development practices to achieve Echodyne's growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years as Program Manager or similar for software apps.
• Experience leading software product development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver radar software products.
• Own end-to-end program planning and delivery.
• Manage risks and report status to stakeholders.
• Refine product backlog with clear acceptance criteria.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Software product development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Principal Program Manager

Oversee software application development programs for Echodyne's radar product line

Location: Kirkland, Washington, United States

Compensation: $149,659 - 224,437 USD / year

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

Principal Program Manager

Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Program Manager with experience in software product development to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.

The Principal Program Manager has a critical role in Echodyne's relentless pursuit of delivering advanced radar solutions to our customers. The Principal Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams to develop products that support Echodyne's business growth objectives. The role will include development of software application products supporting radar system integration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative products that exceed customer expectations and advance Echodyne's core technology differentiation
• Own end-to-end program planning, execution, and customer delivery across cross-functional teams
• Manage product and program risks and mitigations
• Report on program status to stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvements in product development methodologies
• Fulfill the role of Product Owner by collaborating with Product Management to break down product requirements into releasable features and actionable tasks
• Own and continuously refine the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritized, well-groomed, and transparent
• Provide development teams with design acceptance criteria and a clear definition-of-done
• Facilitate program and scrum rituals, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog management

Required Skills / Experience

• Ability to identify solutions to challenging problems that optimize results for Echodyne and our customers
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to weigh risks and make clear decisions based on available information
• Ability to lead engineering and research teams to achieve objectives
• Experience leading software application development programs

Desired Skills / Experience

• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools or software
• Experience using project management tools, such as MS Project, MS Excel, and JIRA
• Experience in Agile or hybrid waterfall-Agile software development methodologies
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent
• Strong communication and presentations skills
• Building collaborative relationships both internally and externally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, other technical degree, or equivalent work experience
• 8 years or more as Program Manager, Product Owner, or similar role for software applications

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

The pay range for this position is $149,659 - $224,437 annually. This is an exempt position.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
  • Virtual Care – 98Point6
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.