We are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to drive execution excellence across complex firmware development programs. This role partners closely with Firmware Engineering, Validation, Architecture, and Cross‑Functional stakeholders to ensure predictable delivery, risk management, and transparent execution across multiple concurrent firmware projects.
The ideal candidate brings strong program management fundamentals combined with working knowledge of firmware / embedded systems, enabling effective engagement with engineering teams and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Management
- Own end‑to‑end project execution for one or more firmware programs, from planning through release.
- Build and maintain integrated project plans covering firmware development, validation, integration, and release milestones.
- Drive milestone tracking, dependency management, and timely escalation of risks and issues.
- Ensure delivery commitments are met in terms of schedule, scope, and quality.
Execution Tracking & Reporting
- Establish and maintain execution dashboards using JIRA, dashboards, EasyBI, SmartSheets, or similar tools.
- Track sprint execution, feature progress, defect trends, validation readiness, and release health.
- Prepare clear, concise management summaries for senior leadership reviews.
- Ensure action items from reviews and interlocks are tracked to closure.
Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Act as the primary execution interface between Firmware Engineering, Validation, Hardware, System, Product, and Operations teams.
- Drive regular interlocks, syncs, and reviews to align on priorities, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Facilitate effective communication across geographically distributed teams.
Process & Operational Excellence
- Support adoption of Agile / Scrum like execution models within firmware teams.
- Help standardize execution practices, reporting formats, and release readiness criteria.
- Identify execution gaps and continuously improve planning, tracking, and reporting mechanisms.
Budget & Resource Tracking
- Support budget consolidation, spend tracking, and forecasting for firmware programs.
- Track contractor/vendor engagement, PO execution, and alignment with financial plans.
- Ensure timely execution of staffing and resource requests
Key Skills
- Engineering Program Management
- Firmware Development Lifecycle Awareness
- JIRA, Dashboards, EasyBI, SmartSheets, MS Project
- Agile / Scrum Execution
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Executive Communication & Reporting
- Budget & Spend Tracking
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Engineering Program Management, Project Management, or PMO roles, preferably supporting firmware, embedded, or systems teams.
- Strong hands‑on experience with JIRA, dashboards, and project tracking tools.
- Solid understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, and execution tracking.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive alignment in ambiguous environments.
- Experience supporting firmware validation, integration, or release cycles.
- Familiarity with build & release tools and firmware execution metrics.
- Strong conflict resolution and people skills, with the ability to drive teams toward shared goals without direct authority.
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