What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager - Hardware position at A Society Group, Inc.?
Technical Program Manager - Hardware
We are looking for a technical program manager to support our hardware development effort. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to help us achieve our strategic and tactical milestones.
You will work with engineering teams to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress. Our Advanced Hardware Engineering team is in charge of designing the custom hardware that goes into our future fleet of self-driving vehicles, and we're looking for someone who can assist our team in keeping all the circuit boards and assembly projects in order.
As with any startup, we move fast here, and many candidates will be asked from time to time to wear many hats. We would love to hear from you if you are up for adapting to the challenges, taking on new roles as needed, and hitting deadlines.
In this role, you will:
● Work with cross-functional team to translate the top-down corporate strategy and
milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
● Work with engineers and finance teams to define and track resource requirements,
including headcount and budget
● Ensure every team understands what they need to deliver at all times
● Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key
stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
● Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified and proactively ensure that risk
mitigating actions are ongoing within relevant engineering teams
● Set agenda for key decisions to be made at each meeting to eliminate bottlenecks and
minimize risks
● Support key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, finance, and
strategy to reach the right conclusions
Qualifications
● BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
● 5 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
● Experience with hardware development and manufacturing processes
● Prior experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs)
Bonus Qualifications
● Strong track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects
● Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts)
● Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with
senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
● An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and
concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
● Ability to manage confidential information
- Salary: $135,000-155,000 per year
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Free breakfast and lunch
Salary : $135,000 - $155,000
