Hardware Project Manager, Bilingual English​/Mandarin; Consumer Electronics

About Us

With headquarters in Irvine, California, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of innovative networking and smart home products. The company is committed to delivering amazing products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

Overview:
In this position you will report directly to our Senior Program Manager. You will play a pivotal role in the development of innovative consumer networking and smart home products. You will initiate, manage, monitor, and report on new hardware and software product development activities by collaborating closely with peer project managers, mobile app & cloud software leaders, and cross-functional team members.

Your goal is to plan, build, and launch new consumer-level networking and smart home (IoT) products. The Engineering Project Manager will lead cross-functional project activities by collaborating with product managers, other project managers, engineering leaders, and GTM & Launch team leaders in the U.S. and China. The successful candidate is a capable project manager who communicates well with a blend of technical knowledge and collaboration skills to deliver milestones from concept to customer delivery.

You will help increase product teams’ productivity by introducing new processes using modern applications and tools.

• Manage existing and new hardware product development project activities by interacting with other program managers in the U.S. and China
• Track hardware engineering development activities and mobile application & cloud services software development milestones in each phase of the product development lifecycle
• Identify project risks and dependencies that could affect delivery commitments and resolve them by collaborating with other functional leaders
• Track, measure, and communicate project status to stakeholders and create a KPI dashboard to reflect project health
• Foster and maintain effective communication between HQ (Irvine) and subsidiary R&D and program management teams

• Mandarin-English bilingual speaking and writing ability
• 5+ years of direct experience in hardware and software project management working with cross-functional leaders
• Experience leading project teams with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully
• Written and verbal communication skills to engage with English- and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and report product development status for each phase
• Experience with project scheduling and collaboration tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, SharePoint and Confluence

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is valued;
  Scrum Master is beneficial
• Quality awareness to ensure project quality meets standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

• Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including a free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events
• Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and visa sponsor ships are not available at this time

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you share our mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.