Tech Project Manager - Test Eng. (REMOTE WITHIN US)
Averna experience
Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality, and innovation.
- Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in California, across the US, with sister sites in Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
- Drive innovation@work: Participate in developing market-leading high-tech products in Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials, and Life Sciences.
- Develop your talent@work: Contribute to challenging projects that maximize your skills and talent.
- Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and teams.
- Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy a modern environment, and a dynamic atmosphere.
Company Description
Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality, and innovation.
- Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in California, across the US, with sister sites in Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
- Drive innovation@work: Participate in developing market-leading high-tech products in Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials, and Life Sciences.
- Develop your talent@work: Contribute to challenging projects that maximize your skills and talent.
- Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and teams.
- Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy a modern environment, and a dynamic atmosphere.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead our customer’s manufacturing test development projects, including test software, hardware, and integration. The TPM will support data center manufacturing test development projects, network with multiple customer teams, suppliers, engineers, and a team of experts to maximize support.
Your contribution in this role:
- Manage data center test infrastructure projects from planning to deployment supporting NPI manufacturing.
- Oversee test strategy, schedule, budget, risk management, procurement, logistics, and integration aligned with NPI schedules.
- Coordinate supplier selection for test fixture components and JDM partner solutions.
- Drive communication with stakeholders, vendors, and contract manufacturers to identify issues, escalate problems, and implement improvements.
- Maintain and co-author technical documentation, including test plans, processes, dashboards, and requirements documents.
- Evaluate technological strategies based on stakeholder requirements and test implications.
- Support Averna sales by showcasing our capabilities and industry trends to build customer confidence and expand business opportunities.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Degree: Bachelor's in electrical, computer, industrial engineering, or related manufacturing field.
- Required:
- 5+ years in project management within high-visibility, strategic areas, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- 5+ years experience in manufacturing test industries.
- Knowledge of different testing approaches (functional, performance, stress).
- Experience managing suppliers and partners for test requirements.
- Understanding of SDLC and testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Preferable:
- Manufacturing test design experience.
- Experience working across cultures and time zones.
- Communication:
- Ability to work in a customer-facing role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Experience in change management, documentation, and training.
- Strong ownership and escalation skills.
- Mobility:
- Willingness to travel up to 5% as required.
- Schedule:
- Flexible schedule supporting Pacific (GMT-7) and East Asia (GMT+8) time zones.
Additional Information
What's in it for YOU:
- Flexible work hours and remote work.
- Flex days paid between Christmas and New Year.
- Additional day off for your birthday.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Opportunities to grow through cutting-edge projects.
Averna values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.