Principal Program Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Collaborate with Product Line Management and R&D Management to generate development schedules that achieve key project milestones, NPI deliverables, business requirements, and customer satisfaction.


* Manage cross-functional team to procure material, assemble and test product, complete internal qualification testing, ship qualifiable samples to customers, and launch early-stage ramp in the factory.


* Escort Transceiver products through R&D NPI Phase Gate process, meet NPI deliverable, and deliver qualified products to the global Operations team.


* Primary team interface working with design team, internal support groups, operations team, and marketing; be a catalyst for engagement.


* Manage the project schedule, communicate status, highlight gaps to plan to stakeholders and management.


* Set, manage, and communicate expectations to the project team, management, and other stakeholders.


* Identify and manage project resource constraints, dependencies, and critical paths to accomplish the program goals; resolve issues.


* Manage material supply to ensure build configuration and schedule will support required NPI deliverables.


* Regular communication with global manufacturing and supply chain team members.


* Light travel for development activities: global team coordination, product transfer, and problem resolution.

Education & Experience


* BS/MS in an engineering or science discipline plus 5+ years of relevant experience.


* Experience with optical transceivers or components desirable.


* Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Product Lifecycle Management processes.


* Experience successfully managing cross-functional teams, interacting with a broad range of functions, skills, cultures, and personalities.

Skills


* Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and risk management skills.


* Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.


* Previous experience as an engineer in R&D or Operations a strong advantage.


* Highly self-motivated with a strong multi-disciplinary background is essential.


* Experience with Microsoft Office suite required.


* Experience with Oracle, Agile, and MS Project desirable

Working Conditions


* This position is onsite


* May require occasional off-site meetings or travel


* Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary


* Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job


* May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

Physical Requirements


* Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.


* Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.


* Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.


* Ability to communicate verbally and in writin...