Technical Program Manager at Picarro

<p class="p1"><strong>Title: Technical Program Manager</strong></p> <p class="p1">Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)</p> <p class="p1">Job Term: Full-Time</p> <p class="p1">Opportunity:</p> <p class="p1">We are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to join our engineering organization in Santa&nbsp;Clara, CA. In this role, you will drive the development of products spanning hardware, software, and&nbsp;integrated systems, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle. As a key&nbsp;member of our engineering group, you will collaborate closely with the Engineering and Marketing teams&nbsp;to plan, manage schedules, and mitigate project risks e<span class="s1">ff</span>ectively.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Drive Systems/Hardware/Software engineering planning processes on a yearly/quarterly basis.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Collaborate with engineering managers and technical leads to manage programs/projects at&nbsp;various lifecycle stages.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Scope projects, allocate resources, define milestones, and manage commitments.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Lead the delivery of complex hardware, firmware, and software products against program schedules, communicating technical risks and their impact.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Collaborate with the supply chain to mitigate risks associated with long lead components.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Manage deliverables from consultants and external vendors during design, development,</p> <p class="p1">testing, validation, and sustaining phases of the product lifecycle.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate scrums, and resolve obstacles as they arise.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Report project progress to managers and executives, ensuring transparency and accountability.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Identify and mitigate risks to ensure the highest possible quality releases.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Coordinate successful releases of cloud software and/or hando<span class="s1">ff</span>s from engineering to&nbsp;manufacturing in collaboration with product and operations teams.</p> <p class="p1">Required Skills and Qualifications:</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> B.S. degree in Physics, Engineering, or other related technical field. M.S. preferred.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> 8+ years of Program/Project Management experience, with a strong emphasis on vertically&nbsp;integrated products across hardware, firmware, and cloud software.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> 3+ years of industry experience in program/project management for scientific, analytical, or&nbsp;medical instrumentation products.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Proficiency in high-level project management and communication tools (e.g., Gantt charts,&nbsp;dashboards).</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Experience with interdepartmental interactions, including Marketing, Engineering, and&nbsp;Operations.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) of Hardware/Software products and&nbsp;manufacturing hand-o<span class="s1">ff</span> processes.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Experience managing supplier relationships throughout the product development lifecycle.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Demonstrated proficiency and interest in coordinating hardware build schedules (EVT, DVT,&nbsp;PVT) with agile development processes across data analytics and subscription cloud software.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Familiarity with Agile principles and their application to product development.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Advanced oral and written communication skills.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Experience with developing and validating manufacturing processes is a plus.&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> PMP/Agile certification is a plus.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> An in-depth understanding of instrumentation/spectrometry/gas sensing technologies is a plus.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></p> <p class="p1">The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 - $185,000 USD. Your base salary range&nbsp;and the title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, knowledge, level,&nbsp;and pay of employees in similar positions.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>We o<span class="s1">ff</span>er a comprehensive benefit package including:</strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Paid Time O<span class="s1">ff</span> and Paid Holidays</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Employee Referral Program</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> 401K</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2">•</span> On-site Health &amp; Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)</p> <p class="p1"><strong>About Picarro:</strong></p> <p class="p1">We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy.&nbsp;Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene&nbsp;oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric&nbsp;science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our&nbsp;software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California, and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS)&nbsp;technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.</p> <p class="p1"><em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, </em><em>religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on the basis </em><em>of disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume </em><em>submissions will be considered free referrals.</em></p> <p class="p1"><em>If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part </em><em>of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application </em><em>process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. </em><span class="s4"><em>at </em></span><em>[email protected] </em><span class="s4"><em>for assistance.</em></span></p>