Hardware - Principal Project / Program ( Design ) Mgr

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 by working with internal and external teams
• Track and report on weekly progress of development milestones
• Identify and forecast issues. Create mitigation plans to address them
• Capture, track, and follow up on actions items.
• Foster a strong and positive working enviornment with all stakeholders and XF teams members.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals using appropriate tools
• Meet project deliverables based on project constraints (TTM and budget)
• Report project status to management team on a regular basis
• Initiate and coordinate post mortem 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 and capable of summarizing technical details.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle tools, defect tracking tools, test case management tools, agile tools and project planning tools.
• Proficient in MS Project and Excel.
• 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
• PMP Certification desirable
• Experience in telecommunication industry a plus