Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager

12 years of program or product experience in hardware development: consumer electronics, fitness equipment, appliances or automobiles
Bachelor degree in engineering or a related field
Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire team members
Project management training, certification, or experience, PMP certification preferred
Experience managing projects with Asia-based manufacturing
Detailed understanding of the Product Development Process and broad understanding of the supply chain and manufacturing processes
Ability to speak and translate between technical and non-technical business partners
Outstanding communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders across various audiences including engineers, managers, and executives
Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence

Be the glue that helps the team get things done on time, on budget, in full
Ensure all team members understand the business value and goals tied to the effort
Scope and plan projects: set goals and important metrics, build project plans, identify key partners, identify risks and contingency plans, develop a change management plan
Develop and manage program budgets and schedules for large projects from feasibility through launch
Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve dependencies, risks, and issues
Provide visibility by holding the responsibility for regular reporting to key stakeholders and executives on project and program changes and status
Help the team with ongoing improvements to the Product Development Process
Handle key supplier relationships including but not limited to engineering suppliers, contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and design and engineering freelancers
Coordinate day-to-day operations associated with the project including ship items, unbox and set-up prototypes, answering supplier emails quickly, organize group meetings and calls, obtain samples, manage and organize all project documentation