Hardware Project Manager

Your Impact & Responsibilities

• Lead R&D development of new hardware projects from initial concept/design to mass production.
• Managing the definition process (Design/SRS) of new projects.
• Manage prototype hardware builds (EVT, DVT, PVT) with our contract manufacturer.
• Review schematics, layout at the technical level.
• Write hardware test plans for the hardware contract manufacturer to follow.
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables, including specifications, test plans, reliability testing, and engineering validation.
• Auditing and Quality management of the production done by ODMs.
• Experience in managing projects end to end (Hardware, software, mechanical, Thermal, logistics, etc.).
• Develop schedules, identify critical paths and bottlenecks and maintain execution throughout the project.
• Communicate impact of scope changes to all stakeholders, including customers, with regards to cost, timing, quality of execution and overall impact.
• Effectively communicate program statuses, identify potential risks and setbacks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide basic level debugging of Hardware issues.
• Work with customers and partners on field issues and technical questions.

Your Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of hardware design techniques and hardware schematic principles.
• Experience in board design.
• Experience with complex hardware platforms, thermal simulation and analysis.
• At least 2 years of experience in program or project management in software development.
• At least 2 years in experience in managing Hardware projects.
• BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of product development processes.
• Strong engineering/technical background/Hands-on approach.
• Experienced in various project planning tools such as Jira and MS Project.
• Self-motivated, able to accept new challenges and motivate others.

Advantages:

• PMP Certification.
• Background in network protocols.
• Background in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of C/C++ language programming for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of cloud services, cyber security and computer networking.
• Management of overseas sub-contractors experience.
• Knowledge in production and manufacturing.