Engineering Program Manager

XP Power•San Jose, CA

3d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Program Manager, you will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team to drive key aspects of product execution, test, and delivery. You must be responsive, flexible, and results-driven in a collaborative peer environment. Experience with power conversion is a plus. Great leadership skills and ability to motivate team members. You will be responsible for coordination of design, integration, and launch of critical power conversion products. In addition, you will utilize your project management skills to drive program schedules and steer the resolution of technical issues that enable on-time system delivery. Come join us in crafting solutions the world doesn’t know of yet!

Requirements

5+ years of project engineering and/or Program Manager experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in related discipline (e.g. EE, ME, etc.) required.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and presentation skills
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams through NPI (New Production Introduction) development using a Product Lifecycle process
Ability to drive teams and remove roadblocks to maintain project schedules and budgets
Maintain foresight when planning through product lifecycle
Experience delivering consumer electronic products preferred
Experience working in a dynamic engineering environment and real-time crisis resolution skills.
Strong desire to drive project development using well defined processes and metrics.
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
Ability to filter and distill relevant information for each audience
Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated critical thinking capabilities
Priority on Teamwork; must be able to fit in well with a team, understand capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment
Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty

Nice To Haves

Experience with power conversion is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate internal inter-disciplinary teams through the product execution phase process.
Create the project plan, including the schedule.
Drive the cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet defined requirements.
Coordinate and plan engineering activity and manage the deliverables for the release of products through their development lifecycles.
Coordinate execution of projects with Engineering teams.
Support high-level milestone execution in a fast-paced core technology design team.
Focus design teams on meeting near term milestones and resolving technical issues with data-based decision-making.
Disciplined issue reporting and communication of program risks and status.
Conduct cross functional project meetings.
Conduct milestone reviews.
Coordinate project builds globally and interfacing with key stakeholders at XP Power factories in Asia.
Create and track complex development schedules, resolving issues and tracking progress.
Contribute to executive level updates and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
Identify and drive process improvements.
Other duties and projects as required by management.

Benefits

100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability)
Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
Mental Health Benefits
Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
13 Company Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Veterinary Pet Insurance
Company Social Events held throughout the year
A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence