Engineering Program Manager at Kforce Inc.
San Francisco, CA 94158
About the Job
- Engineering Program Manager will drive large-scale new product introduction (NPI) cross-functional programs for the Hardware Program Management Organization according to current Product Development Methodology
- Own, build, organize, and manage project plans for key initiatives, including reporting/briefing, execution and tracking of program deliverables, achievements, action items, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
- Develop resilient working relationships and support cross-functional teams that build tooling for hardware manufacturing operations, supply chain, sourcing, and logistics to understand and deliver on business goals and priorities
- Build and track overall program prototype allocations, budgets, PO's for development requirements, equipment, logistics, phase gate reviews, approvals, and headcount throughout the NPI process
- Adhere to metrics and governance for the company's process and drive process improvements
- As an Engineering Program Manager, you will track various endeavors for research and development on new components, NPIs, and Sustaining
- Lead JDM or CM proto build plans ensuring allocations are correct and correlate to build quantity, including support for material readiness, test, and logistics
Requirements:
- 8+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, embedded, networking, or cloud technologies or products
- 2-4+ years of new product introduction experience in software, hardware, embedded, networking, or cloud technologies/products
- Experience supporting senior leaders and executives in leading large teams, including developing, launching, and maintaining team rituals and setting agendas for and running team meetings
- Experience working with project planning tools (Excel, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint)
- Project management professional certification or equivalent preferred
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, lead, and deliver simultaneous projects/deliverables under deadline pressure
- Excellent communication, writing, and listening skills
- Superior leadership, collaboration, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skills in a cross-functional environment
- Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills
- Willingness to tackle new and different challenges with a positive attitude and perseverance
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining management processes, training curriculum, and related programs
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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