Technical Program Manager: Hardware & Software Delivery

Unigen; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unigen in Newark, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to guide engineering programs from planning through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate schedules, manage risks, and ensure on-time, within-budget execution for hardware and software initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a strong PM background, experience in engineering programs, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to drive product development while

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• PMI certification is a plus. 5-12 years of PM experience in an Engineering organization is desired.
• Deep understanding of Engineering development process and activities.
• Strong team player and creative thinker who is able to lead technical teams, cross-functional groups, and vendors against plans.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent knowledge of product life cycle, tools, processes and operations planning.
• Strong understanding of technical requirements for technology integration (hardware, software, firmware, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provide project planning, scheduling, tracking, and resource coordination for engineering programs.
• Communicate within and between functional groups, including status meetings and reports.
• Raise risks and identify dependencies within and across groups.
• Prioritize the activities of cross-functional project teams.
• Create and monitor schedules and resources to meet project deliverables.
• Support, manage and influence continuous improvement of product development process, practices, and initiatives.
• Monitor programs/projects from initiation through delivery and interfacing with internal customers or department personnel
• Procure parts, manage purchase orders, and bills of material, and build plans.
• Identify, escalate, and ensure the resolution of issues impacting the successful execution of programs.
• Lead cross-functional team in the delivery of complex hardware systems and software development
• Manage, own and drive projects with regards to cost, schedule, quality, and performance goals
• Provide detailed project plans and schedules

Skills

PM experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Hardware & software integration

Vendor management

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

Unigen in Newark, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to guide engineering programs from planning through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate schedules, manage risks, and ensure on-time, within-budget execution for hardware and software initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a strong PM background, experience in engineering programs, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to drive product development while