Program Manager

Years of experience?: 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 (REQUIRED).Engineering Program ManagerEngineering Program Manager (EPM) to supportcross-functional development programs. Come be part of the team that delivers cutting-edgeproducts for businesses and organizations of all sizes. As an EPM, you will work closely with ourSoftware Engineering, Product Management, and cross-functional teams across business unitsto support products through all phases of product development. Our goal is to deliverhigh-quality products on time and within budget.What You Will Do● Drive large-scale new product introduction (NPI) cross-functional programs for theHardware Program Management Organization according to current ProductDevelopment Methodology.● Own, build, organize, and manage project plans for key initiatives, includingreporting/briefing, execution and tracking of program deliverables, achievements, actionitems, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.● Develop resilient working relationships and support cross-functional teams that buildtooling for hardware manufacturing operations, supply chain, sourcing, and logistics tounderstand and deliver on business goals and priorities.● Build and track overall program prototype allocations, budgets, PO’s for developmentrequirements, equipment, logistics, phase gate reviews, approvals, and headcountthroughout the NPI process.● Adhere to metrics and governance for Meraki’s process and drive processimprovements.● Track various endeavors for research and development on new components, NPIs, andSustaining.● Lead JDM or CM proto build plans ensuring allocations are correct and correlate to buildquantity, including support for material readiness, test, and logistics.● Mentor and provide opportunities for newer team members, and assist in team initiativesrelated to the PMO.Your Skills● 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 (REQUIRED).● Experience supporting senior leaders and executives in leading large teams, includingdeveloping, launching, and maintaining team rituals and setting agendas for and runningteam 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 simultaneousprojects/deliverables under deadline pressure.● Excellent communication, writing, and listening skills.● Superior leadership, collaboration, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skillsin a cross-functional environment.● Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills.● Willingness to tackle new and different challenges with a positive attitude andperseverance.● Familiarity with developing and maintaining management processes, training curriculum,and related programs.Candidates must meet the minimum requirements outlined.Minimum Requirements: (“Must have” Qualifications)1. Project management professional certification or equivalent preferred2. Curiosity and strong problem-solving and research skills.Desired Skills/Qualifications/System Experience requirements: (“Nice to have Qualifications”)NOTE: If you require specific years of experience for the Qualifications, please outline accordingly)1. working with project planning tools (Excel, Gantt charts, Jira, Confluence,Sharepoint).2. developing and maintaining management processes, training curriculum,and related programs.