Software Technical Project Manager II

The Software Technical Project Manager II is responsible for the planning and execution of new software features and programs developed internally at the company or outsourced to a supplier. The Software Technical Project Manager II collaborates with cross functional project teams from Engineering, Systems, Product Line and Program Management to define the project plan, milestones, project risks, and leads the execution effort to effectively and efficiently deliver projects according to plan. This position works with internal stakeholders and external subcontract management to foster an open communication while implementing project-based processes to bring increased efficiency in the delivery of all projects. The role requires excellent communication skills, ability to see the “big picture” and ability to direct efforts appropriately on prioritized tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and analysis of customer requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project plan, milestones, risks, Software Team and Product Line group
• Identify internal deliverables which may include plan, schedules and other documents, test equipment, Software, test racks
• Work with internal stakeholders and maintain an open communication channel for alignment on project execution’s plan
• Lead the team to establish a comprehensive, end-to-end project plan and schedule to which the team has “buy-in”
• Facilitate internal design reviews (via software kick off meetings), to develop software plan
• Identify the critical project risks and mitigation by kickoff stage, follow up mitigation actions and update the JIRA database as risks are addressed until closure
• Create, maintain and report on the project schedule
• Motivate and push teams for results and completion
• Think critically about the task at hand and maintain a good understanding of problems regarding the bigger picture
• Apply standard techniques, procedures, processes and criteria to engineering assignments
• Conduct well planned, effective meetings which drive actions
• Provide guidance to fellow team members

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience in a related field
• 3-6 years of experience working in electrical or mechanical design, or technical project management
• Familiar with phase gate development process
• Knowledge of components involved in building electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software – and their manufacture
• Highly literate in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Highly literate in MS Project
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $85,000 to 113,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.