As a global provider of hardware and software solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Out of Band Management (OOBM), Lantronix enables its customers to provide intelligent, reliable, and secure IoT and OOBM solutions while accelerating time to market. Whether it’s embedded wireless modules, remote console management servers, automated downtime managers, or industrial cellular routers, Lantronix solutions dramatically simplify the creation, development, deployment, and management of IoT projects while providing quality, reliability and security.
The Principal Program Manager leads a team that manages various programs, both in services and in new product development across hardware, firmware, and software. This position requires someone who can provide both technical and personal leadership and must have the skill set to do overall schedule assessments to manage both internal teams, vendors, and customers and to communicate effectively both internally and externally. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and experience working with globally distributed development teams. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Requirements
Passion and experience delivering high quality products and services
Proven ability in program management, driving and communication skills, effectively managing projects and working with global cross-functional teams
Extremely detailed & clear communication skills
Clear understanding of schedule deadlines and knowing when to escalate critical issues
Advanced knowledge and proficiency with scheduling tools, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Good financial understanding
Fluent with using issue-tracking software applications, such as Jira,
Ability to relentlessly track and follow-up on open issues and action items
Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a highly dynamic environment
Must be very good with logistics, planning, well organized, detailed, and resourceful
Self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity and evolving requirements
Experience in working with multiple program tasks, setting the right priorities, and understanding program needs
Background in SOM development is preferred
Responsibilities:
Manage multiple programs across multiple platforms and technologies
Plan, schedule, and coordinate development projects as well as service projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Generate detailed program plans with cross-functional teams’ consensus that meet corporate business goals.
Identify risk areas and mitigation plans to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets
Work closely with cross-functional teams (incl. Business Dev, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Sales, Product Management, Engineering and Operations) throughout the planning and execution phase
Drive and participate in recurring team meetings
Participate in resource availability and allocation
Work with cross-functional teams on issues and drive issue resolution in a timely manner
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost
Generate and present program status regularly to executive management staff as well as customers
Track program performance, and analyze success against personal and organizational goals
Capture and drive process improvements opportunities
Set high standards for personal and team interaction. Facilitate the resolution of complex team issues, build consensus, maintain process focus, overcome barriers, encourage, and inspire other team members and foster relationships with other team leaders.
To apply or to get more information, contact Marvin@gorecruitment.com