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engineering program manager.

• framingham , massachusetts

• posted august 20, 2024

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• $74 - $85 per hour

• contract

• postgraduate degree

• category computer and mathematical occupations

• reference1062702

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job summary:

Engineering Program Manager needed for immediate, long term contract position in the metrowest area of Massachusetts! This is an awesome opportunity for an experienced program manager to lead cross-functional teams through the entire product development lifecycle, delivering premium audio and infotainment systems to global customers!

The right person will work closely with engineering leadership to establish and clarify product and program objectives. This person will lead and coordinate design/implementation efforts with internal teams and external partners for a state of the art consumer electronics organization.

This person will have proven experience in managing external 3rd party development resources in a leadership role managing relationships, escalations and negotiations with technology, design, and manufacturing.

Must have exceptional communication skills, a passion for detail along with a minimum of 5 years product development experience, with demonstrated experience in large project/program management roles.

Sound like you? Apply now for immediate consideration!

location: FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $74 - 85 per hour

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Masters

responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate design/implementation efforts with internal teams and external partners

• Estimate and manage program and product costs including labor, materials, tools, outsource services, and other direct expenses to budget.

• Work closely with Engineering leadership to establish and clarify product and program objectives to ensure development teams have the guidance and resources necessary to succeed.

• Manage software and hardware integration points to meet product development and validation requirements.

• Create comprehensive project schedules with long lead and functional dependencies. Communicate schedules, dependencies, issues, and risks across teams and to all stakeholders.

• Lead and facilitate development team weekly status meetings publishing weekly status reports.

• Work collaboratively to discover and reduce complexity, bottlenecks, and ambiguity. Assess risksand find solutions to efficiently drive achievement of program goals.

• Partner as a technical liaison between customer facing teams and Engineering teams.

• Coordinate successful project transitions to Manufacturing including early Engineering prototype and production builds.

• Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field (Master's preferred).

• Minimum of 5+ years of product development experience, with demonstrated experience in project/program management roles.

• Experience working with geographically dispersed cross-functional multi-cultural teams. 3+ years proven ability leading large globally distributed teams through the complete product development lifecycle.

• Ability to manage a portfolio of projects running concurrently over the product life cycle.

• Experience in managing external 3rd party development resources in a leadership role managing relationships, escalations and negotiations with technology, design, manufacturing, and workforce augmentation partners.

• Automotive product development and customer interaction experience is desired

• Exposure to Engineering/manufacturing processes involved in product development of automotive or other related high-volume products.

• Software project and Engineering team management experience leading software development of embedded microcontroller software, AutoSAR software, software requirements, software architecture, test, software design quality using internal and offshore 3rd party teams.

• Familiarities with Automotive Cybersecurity regulations such as ISO 21434 and OEM specific requirements

• Project Management tools experience with project scheduling and planning, budget tracking and project life-cycle management. Project lifecycle management requirements management and ERP tool proficiency with SAP, Windchill, JAMA, JIRA, or similar tools.

• System level critical thinking skills with the ability to lead a highly technical team of multi-disciplinary electrical, mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, test, and design quality engineers.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels including managing up as well as across the organization.

• Detail oriented, highly self-motivated, curious, resilient, and flexible.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced

• Minimum 5 years of experience

• Education: Masters

skills:

• Consumer Electronics

• Automotive

• Project Management

• Product Development

• Program ManagementEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.