Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III

Title: Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III Duration: 12 Months Location: CA - Sunnyvale (940890) or Redmond - WA - preferredJob DescriptionSummaryThe main function of a Technical Program Manager, Audio is to provide successful hardware module definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies across a group of projects and/or related activities.Job ResponsibilitiesDeliver audio hardware programs within the constraints of scope, quality, time, budget and risk factors.Program-level strategic planning, interaction with engineering team and management, complex issue resolution, excellent communications and team building skills.Oversight of project scope definition and management, requirements gathering and documentation, project schedule development and tracking, project budget management, project status reporting, hardware build management, issue and risk management, contingency planning, customer interaction, and communications across multiple organizational levels.Plan and drive engineering deliverables, such as audio subsystem specifications, DOEs, ECNs and validation results.SkillsProject estimating, project scheduling & tracking, customer interaction and management, implementation planning in large organizationsProven people management and team building skillsDemonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing prioritiesProven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organizationStrong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functionsExperience with hardware product development lifecycleExperience working with vendors, including flexibility with hours and travel for on-site supportEducation / ExperienceBachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field requiredMBA or other related advanced degree preferred5+ years of audio TPM or engineering experience with consumer products (phones, tablets, watches, glasses, or similar)PMP or PMI certification preferredKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver audio hardware programs within scope, quality, time, budget, and risk constraintsProgram-level strategic planning and cross-functional collaborationManage project scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, risks, and reportingDrive engineering deliverables including specifications, DOEs, ECNs, and validation