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Job Title: Senior Program Manager (Engineering-Product development)
Location: 100% onsite in Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Direct-hire
Compensation: $150,000 to $190,000 (Based on experience)

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Our client is seeking a visionary Sr Program Manager who has managed programs with initiatives around Hardware/IoT devices (Software, Cloud as it relates to them). This person is to spearhead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge program management methodologies across our global product development centers. This role is integral to driving the success of their complex consumer product initiatives and requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in program management within these domains.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Global Program Management Excellence: Lead the development and rollout of innovative program management processes across global product teams. Design key performance indicators (KPIs) to track, measure, and optimize progress on a diverse range of new product development projects.
• Select and Implement Tools for Success: Identify, evaluate, and implement program management tools and applications to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration across multiple teams worldwide.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Organize and facilitate critical project kickoff meetings, roadmap reviews, and interlock sessions. Own the agenda and ensure smooth execution with impactful presentations and actionable outcomes.
• Shape the Product Development Lifecycle: Innovate and enhance the product development lifecycle to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality across all stages. Lead company-wide training and evangelize best practices for maximizing the lifecycle's effectiveness.
• Mentor and Build Talent: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and functional leaders. Share your expertise to foster growth and excellence in program management practices.
• Foster Key Relationships: Build and nurture strong relationships with global functional leaders, earning a reputation as the go-to expert for program management best practices. Ensure alignment and collaboration across diverse teams.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ Years of Experience in Program Management, with deep expertise in hardware, Cloud, IoT consumer product development. You've led and managed large-scale, complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams like R&D, Product Management, and Engineering.
• Technical Expertise: A solid foundation in hardware product development, with a track record of leading projects from concept to general availability.
• Program Management Visionary: Demonstrated ability to design, refine, and implement program management processes that deliver exceptional results.
• Global Mindset: Ability to work with distributed teams, optimizing workflows, and ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

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If you're ready to take the reins of complex, global product development programs and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! Join us as we shape our client's future of product innovation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.