Project Manager – Hardware Engineering
The Infinera Line System Hardware Development Organization is looking for a “Hardware Project Manager” to drive the evolution of its product line to capitalize on its in-house Photonic Integrated Circuit & Digital Signal Processing technologies.
Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate, the way they collaborate, the way they watch TV and explore the universe through the internet. Utilizing our uniquely differentiated technology, we have created an Intelligent Transport Network with more speed, capacity and scalability than ever before. Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth. The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by the imaginations of its users.
If you enjoy working with world-class talents, come take a look at a team not bounded by large company obstacles and bureaucracy, where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow; come take a look at Infinera!Responsibilities
In this role, you will have a significant opportunity to impact the growth and success of next generation Infinera offerings by creating and executing project schedule in the context of requirements, design, & verification; managing the communication of cross-functional teams; and managing risks associated with target plans. Your responsibilities will include:
Work with Technical Leaders to enable scalability for the team to execute by streamlining project tracking through rigorous interaction with all leads and making sure there is accountability for each task
Continuous risk assessment and management through working with external vendors
Track and report on weekly progress of development milestones
Identify recurring problems and create an action plan to address them
Ensure capture and tracking of action items and follow up to closure with clarity
Develop a strong and positive working relationship will all stakeholders based on responsiveness, clear communication, and serving their specific needs at any given time
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals using appropriate tools
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Report project status and information to management team on a regular basis
Initiate, manage and deliver post project reviews
Competencies
Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and in scope
Demonstrated program management acumen and discipline
Proven success with building relationships with different stakeholders
Strong leadership skills and decision-making abilities
Agile and flexible to change, while being able to work effectively and decisively under pressure
Self-motivated, innovative and analytical with strong attention to details and accuracy
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent communication skills, ability to bridge cultures across global sites, capable of summarizing and explaining
Familiarity with defect tracking tools, workflows, test case management tools, agile tools and project tools
Expertise in MS Project, Excel (VBA is a plus)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education and Experience
BSc in a technical field - EE/CS majors preferred; MSc is a plus
5 - 10 years of “Hardware” Project/Product management experience highly desired
Experience in Telecommunication industry is an added advantage