Manage the Project Management Office and directly report to the CTO and VP of Product
Exhibit advanced wide-ranging experience to deliver on company objectives
Manage projects from a budget, schedule and risk management perspective
Lead a small team of Project Managers and execute projects
Interface with Finance to facilitate budget reconciliation and re-forecasting, financial planning and analysis
Interface with Operations to facilitate transition planning for hardware changes, roll-out planning for new software, and product quality improvements
Create and improve frameworks to allow the PMO to successfully meet and achieve KPIs for estimation accuracy and release delivery
Oversee issue management for critical issues in the field or manufacturing
Collaborate closely with the Product Management, Architecture, Systems Engineers and Engineers through the ideation, proof of concept, detailed design, NPI and release of new products and features
Requirements
BSc. or Msc. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience in a technical Senior Program Management role
Minimum of 7 years in a Technical Project Management role
Experience creating and managing budgets at the department level
Experience in managing multiple Projects in all stages of the product life-cycle
Skilled in Project Management SW and ERP tools
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience reporting and interfacing directly with senior leadership and executive level
Experience drafting and executing third party development agreements
Experience with managing third party contractors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
Proven ability to drive quality through rigorous project execution, and verification and validation testing methodologies