Engineering Program Manager - Links Technology Solutions, Inc.

Links Technology is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Engineering Program Manager to join our client's team in San Francisco. Our client is a leading technology firm that delivers cutting-edge products for businesses and organizations of all sizes. This is a 9-month contract (extendable) role offering the opportunity to drive large-scale new product introduction (NPI) programs for the Hardware Program Management Organization. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office and allowing 2 days remote.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Program Manager:

• Drive large-scale new product introduction (NPI) programs for the Hardware Program Management Organization.
• Own, build, organize, and manage project plans for key initiatives.
• Develop resilient working relationships and support cross-functional teams.
• Build and track overall program prototype allocations, budgets, and purchase orders.
• Adhere to metrics and governance for Meraki’s process and drive process improvements.
• 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.
• Mentor and provide opportunities for newer team members.

Qualifications of the Engineering Program Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of program management experience in software, hardware, embedded, networking, or cloud technologies or products.
• 2-4+ years of NPI experience in software, hardware, embedded, networking, or cloud technologies/products (REQUIRED).
• Experience supporting senior leaders and executives.
• Proficiency in project planning tools (Excel, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint).
• Project management professional certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and research skills.

Benefits of the Engineering Program Manager:

• 10 Days PTO
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Pay rate $56/hr