Senior Technical Program Manager

The Afero next-generation IoT PaaS accelerates time to market, provides hardened security from device to cloud and from factory to customers, simplifies onboarding to help maximize customer connections, and uses data ontology to streamline machine learning. The platform is supported by elastic, multi-cloud services that deliver reliability and responsiveness, and a new software engineering model that unifies embedded, mobile, and cloud development. Afero has assembled world-class mobile, hardware, security, and cloud veterans from Google, Apple, Nest, Danger, Microsoft, Amazon, Twitter, and Netflix. To learn more about Afero, please visit www.afero.io.Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to join our team at Afero. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the successful delivery of complex technical projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to drive the execution of our IoT platform initiatives. Your exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills will be instrumental in ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesLead program execution across diverse engineering teams (Firmware, Mobile, Cloud, and QA) to ensure seamless integration of hardware and softwareWork closely with product management to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectivesDevelop and maintain project plans, including tasks, timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies, using appropriate project management methodologies and toolsDrive cross-functional collaboration and communication, fostering strong relationships with engineering, product management, operations, and other stakeholdersIdentify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, employing proactive strategies to address potential obstacles and maintain project momentumMonitor and track project progress, providing regular status updates and reports to stakeholders and senior managementFacilitate effective decision-making and conflict resolution, working collaboratively with stakeholders to drive consensus and achieve project objectivesDrive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance project management processes, tools, and methodologiesCoordinate with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and component suppliers to ensure technical requirements and quality standards are metQualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical disciplineProven experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role, preferably in the IoT domainStrong background in software development or engineering, with a solid understanding of IoT technologies, platforms, and architecturesDemonstrated experience managing complex, large-scale projects with multiple cross-functional teamsProficient in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as Agile or ScrumExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teamsExceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented mindsetThis role is a hybrid position; candidates must be able to come into the Los Altos, CA office at least three days per weekApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Afero is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $185,000 - $220,000. Actual pay is determined by a range of factors including work location, job-related skills and experience, relevant education, training or certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Afero, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This range reflects base salary only; Afero also offers competitive benefits and equity compensation, which are not included in these numbers.