Technical Project Manager

Description

Onsite – Burlingame

Shouldn’t have only a QA background and should have a strong TPM background

Sit at the top of the stack of wearables team and working on experiences for the wearables, 6-7 members on team

Summary:

• The main function of the SW Experiences technical project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities for the development, testing and release of software experience on new and in-market Wearables Products. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Define and execute technical program plans, driving alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, develop mitigation strategies, align on priorities, and set direction for a broadly cross-functional area.
• Communicate planning, program status, issues, and risks in a timely manner to stakeholders, distilling complex topics into clear communications for program stakeholders and executive management.
• Lead launch and release activities related to end-to-end software features and deliverables.
• Collaborate with wide-ranging teams, including product management, user experience, software engineering, hardware, firmware, QA, and data science, to deliver high-quality products that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Skills:

• Expert Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies
• Knowledge of consumer electronics software
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as databases, SQL, excel, gsuite
• Experience delivering technical programs or products from inception to delivery.
• Knowledge of software and hardware product development processes.
• Experience with software development for consumer devices.
• Demonstrated experience with delivering innovative software technologies.
• Experience in software engineering process definition and improvements at scale.

Must have skills:

• 5 to 7 years of experience as a technical program manager, engineering manager, or product manager, leading software development
• Software development experience and software development program planning
• Strong written and spoken communication skills

Nice to have skills:

• Former big tech experience
• Software quality assurance
• Command Line Interface
• Android Development Tools (ADB)
• Demonstration coordination and logistics
• Consumer Electronics development
• Agile ceremony planning and execution

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
• PMI or PMP certification preferred

Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects:

• Define and execute technical program plans, driving alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, develop mitigation strategies, align on priorities, and set direction for a broadly cross-functional area.
• Communicate planning, program status, issues, and risks in a timely manner to stakeholders, distilling complex topics into clear communications for program stakeholders and executive management.
• Lead launch and release activities related to end-to-end software features and deliverables.
• Collaborate with wide-ranging teams, including product management, user experience, software engineering, hardware, firmware, QA, and data science, to deliver high-quality products that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• 5 to 7 years of experience as a technical program manager, engineering manager, or product manager, leading software development
• Software development experience and software development program planning

Nice-to-have Skills

• Former big tech experience
• Software quality assurance
• Consumer Electronics development

Years of Experience:

• 5 to 7 years of experience as a technical program manager, engineering manager, or product manager, leading software development.

Degrees/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
• PMI or PMP certification preferred