Program Manager I

Spectraforce Technologies; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Program Manager I to support sustaining product operations across multiple hardware programs. You will own recurring reporting, maintain internal systems, create and reconcile POs, and build advanced Excel/Google Sheets models.

We require 2–4 years in consumer hardware, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to turn messy inputs into clean trackers and crisp decks with minimal hand-holding. BA/BS required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of consumer hardware experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to turn messy inputs into clean trackers and crisp decks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with detailed plans and oversee integration of technical activities.
• Present proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Consolidate KPIs, meeting minutes, and prepare slide decks for reports.
• Maintain internal systems and tools (butterfly tools, Workplace/Wiki, incident management).
• Create, track, and audit POs.
• Analyze technology, resources, and market demand to plan projects.

Skills

Consumer hardware

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Google Workspace

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Jira

Job description

Title: Program Manager I

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: 12 months

Description:

• The client's Sustaining Product Operations keeps our wearables and hardware products healthy after launch - driving field quality issues to closure, managing rework and change control, and giving leadership a clear read on post-launch performance.
• We're hiring a contingent Program Manager to support the sustaining OPM and PCE teams across multiple programs.
• The role owns recurring reporting (KPIs, meeting minutes, leadership decks), maintains our internal systems (Butterfly notifications, Workplace/Wiki, incident management tooling), creates and reconciles POs, and builds advanced Google Sheets/Excel models.
• We're looking for 2-4 years of consumer hardware experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and someone who can turn messy inputs into clean trackers and crisp decks with minimal hand-holding.
• BA/BS in business administration or a related field required.
• A Program Manager needed with 2 years of experience in Consumer Hardware and can support the sustaining operations in the following areas:

1. Slides/Reporting preparation
2. Maintain systems/tools
3. Create/ track/ reconcile Pos
4. Develop Advanced Excel/Google Sheets models

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Reporting: Consolidating KPIs, attendees list, meeting minutes, and preparing slide decks for various reports
• Maintain internal systems: Set up butterfly tools and notifications, Workplace/Wiki Maintenance, Incident management systems
• POs: Create, track, audit
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills:

• 2 years of experience in consumer hardware
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Strong understanding of MS Office and Google Suite of Tools (Docs, Sheets). Jira

Minimum Qualifications:

• Data Analysis, Reporting, Strong Excel Experience
• Communication across teams and ensuring their actions are complete, clear communication in reason behind actions to be completed - Program Management
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years, Operations and Consumer Background, Jira, Teamcentre, Task
• Leading projects, procurement and operations

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.