Lead end-to-end project management for typically two hardware procurement and development projects in parallel
Coordinate Voi teams and suppliers on timelines, milestones, risks, status and next steps to secure on-time, high-quality deliveries
Translate Voi’s needs into clear goals and technical requirements, and drive evaluation of samples across UX, repairability, reliability, energy efficiency and more
Support Voi engineers and suppliers on technical topics, contributing to documents such as DFMEA, PFMEA, FEA, Design for Reliability and Design for Repairability reports
Manage structured handling of actions, decisions, accountability and documentation to ensure smooth project progress
Present clear, concise project and technical status updates to the executive team, incorporating input from senior leadership into project plans
Build strong relationships and lead tough but constructive discussions and negotiations with suppliers on timelines, quality and technical issues
Travel regularly (e.g. quarterly) to China and occasionally to other supplier locations and Voi markets to work hands-on with partners and in-field issues
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
Strong experience working closely with hardware suppliers, ideally including Chinese partners
Proven experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary hardware teams (mechanical, electrical, test & verification, certification) as well as procurement, firmware, QA and supply chain
Experience leading products through the full lifecycle – from goal setting and requirements through launch and resolving in-field issues
Excellent presentation and communication skills, able to explain technical topics and business trade-offs to senior stakeholders
Strong mechanical engineering understanding, including working with DFMEA, PFMEA, FEA, reliability test reports and hands-on repairability assessments; CAD/CAE skills are a plus
Solid electrical engineering understanding to engage in DFMEA/PFMEA and review reliability test reports
Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills; being data-driven and comfortable with SQL is a plus
AI-native working style and confidence using modern AI tools in your daily work to increase speed, structure and quality
Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work effectively in a fast-paced, scale-up environment, collaborating across teams and time zones and travelling when needed.