Sr. Engineering Product Manager

Sr. Engineering Product Manager

Job ID: 1802
Location: San Jose, CA; or Richmond B.C., Canada or Carlsbad, CA
Type: Permanent
Status: Closed
Key Skills: Customer premise equipment (CPE), 802.11, wireless broadband, product development, lead, manage, 3G/4G, systems engineering, Domain, IP networking

Description:
As a member of the Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing the development of wireless broadband products targeted at service providers that provide home gateway, voice gateways, mobile hot spots, USB adapters, IPTV, and voice services. These products will incorporate one or several of the following technologies: 3G/LTE, Routers, 802.11 Wireless, VPN, Firewalls.

The primary function of an engineering product manager is project management and technical oversight. The individual manages the ODM to ensure that products are delivered in a timely fashion to a high quality and in accordance with the company procedures and systems. In addition, the individual oversees the activities between the component vendors and the ODM. Within the service provider group, another important project management aspect is working with the sales engineers to get products approved at service providers. The individual must manage the technical issues that arise during the approval process and ensure a rapid resolution by working with and through the sales engineers, ODMs, and Component vendors.

Job Responsibilities:

1. For assigned projects, take overall responsibility for delivering the product to production; including requirements generation, hardware, firmware, documentation, regulatory testing, and Agile release requirements, per company policies. It is expected that projects should be managed with minimal supervision.
2. Project management. Develop and maintain project plans. Keep all stakeholders informed of product status at all times.
3. Project Execution. Manage the suppliers' (ODM, chip vendor, etc.) product development process.
4. Product Verification. Manage verification testing of product features and performance.
5. Customer Certification. Manage qualification of products with customers.
6. Documentation. Provide input for manuals, help files, application notes, marketing materials, and tech support.
7. Support. Resolve any 3rd level technical support escalations. Track industry technology developments, supplier roadmaps, standards bodies and make product recommendations.

Requirement:

1. MSEE with 5 years of experience in customer premise equipment (CPE) or high volume product development.
2. 802.11 and wireless broadband product development experience required.
3. Management of engineering team experience is required.
4. Demonstrated flexibility to adapt.
5. Experience with developing 3G/4G devices is strongly desired.
6. Experience certifying products with large service providers a plus.
7. Experience in complete development life cycle of technology products.
8. Systems engineering background with significant hands-on experience in product development.
9. In-depth Domain knowledge in IP networking for home gateways.
10. Effective organization, project management, and coordination skills.
11. Ability to get the job done and willingness to take ownership of products.
12. Teamwork. This position requires a close working relationship with the extended team, including engineering, operations, sales, customer support, marketing and program management. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
13. Experience working in a start-up environment.
14. Self-starter that works well on a team.

To apply for this position please submit an MS Word doc of your resume and put in the subject 'Job ID # 1802'. #J-18808-Ljbffr