Program Manager II - Engineering
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Irvine, California, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Expert-level proficiency in Atlassian tools - Jira, Confluence, and BigPicture (or equivalent extension); ability to configure and administer projects from scratch.
- Strong command of project financial management: budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and cost reporting.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships at a technical level.
- Proven ability to manage multiple hardware development programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to build and use tools to synthesize project data into actionable reporting.
- Deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies in hardware product development, from schematic through manufacturing hand-off.
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management discipline.
Full description
The Program Manager II - Engineering designs and delivers custom, specific System-on-Modules (SOMs) and Single Board Computers (SBCs). These complex, multi-discipline hardware programs require disciplined project management from concept through production. This role reports directly to the Director of Hardware Engineering, not a centralized PMO, and operates as the primary project management authority for the group. a subject-matter expert in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), extensions such as BigPicture, and brings hands-on experience managing hardware development programs in an electronics design and manufacturing environment. Projects are customer-specific and independently scoped; strong stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills are essential. This position is hybrid in Irvine, CA. Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program & Project Management
- Own end-to-end program management for typically five concurrent custom SOM/SBC co-development programs, from project initiation through production release.
- Define, plan, and maintain detailed project schedules, milestone plans, and financial budgets in alignment with customer commitments and internal targets.
- Simultaneously manage priorities, direction, and resource allocation across all active programs.
- Identify, track, and proactively mitigate project risks; escalate issues to Engineering Director with clear options and recommendations.
- Manage cost targets as established by Senior Management, tracking actuals against budget throughout the project lifecycle.
Atlassian Toolset & Reporting
- Stand up, configure, and maintain all projects within the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, BigPicture, or equivalent extension).
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date project plans and associate collateral in line with Ezurio engineering process requirements.
- Generate and present weekly snapshot reports for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Produce and present program status reports to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), including schedule health, budget variance, and key risks.
Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration
- Serve as the primary project management interface for customers throughout the co-development lifecycle, ensuring clear communication on scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Lead and coordinate globally distributed engineering teams spanning hardware, software, RF, and mechanical disciplines.
- Partner with department heads to manage shared resources across multiple concurrent programs.
- Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to meet product development requirements and customer commitments.