Senior Technical Program​/Project Manager

Summary

The Senior Technical Program/Project Manager is accountable for planning and directing design engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. They manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. They are responsible for managing large projects with complex scope, multiple streams of work and inter-dependencies.

Req

Remote Position:
Hybrid

Region:
Americas

Country: USA

State/Province:
California

City:
San Jose

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage multiple high visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity (technology, organizationally) and/or business impact. Lead cross‑functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings.
• Present to, communicate with and influence segment/LOB business leaders.
• Lead/develop company wide, cross functional or complex process initiatives or business strategy.
• Demonstrate ability to grow cross functional team members by identifying development opportunities and coaching Program Core Team members.
• Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Review and interpret customer specifications and provide customer feedback.
• Coordinate site‑wide deployment efforts.
• Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommend process improvements.
• Plan the overall program and monitor the progress. Drive the creation, review, approval and update of the Program Plan/WBS including resources.
• Daily program management throughout the program life.
• Drive the program core team to meet or exceed program objectives (Cost, Quality, Schedule, Features, Fulfillment/Continuity of Supply, Solution delivery across products & service offerings, Customer Specific Needs).
• Define program governance (controls).
• Manage the program’s budget. Forecast actuals against plan/quote for income/revenue, cost/labor & expense.
• Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures.
• Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects.
• Align the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager.
• Manage the main program documentation, such as the Program Initiation document.
• Set yearly plans and goals for the department, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.

Technical Understanding: While not necessarily needing to be a deep expert, program managers should have a good grasp of accelerated compute and AI technologies. This understanding helps in communicating effectively with technical teams and understanding project requirements.

Project Management: Strong project management skills are essential to coordinate various aspects of accelerated compute, networking and technical programs, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Domain Knowledge: Depending on the industry the accelerated compute program serves, having domain‑specific knowledge can be crucial. Understanding the business context and specific challenges within the industry helps in the execution of server and AI systems programs that truly address the needs of the stakeholders.

Communication

Skills:

Effective communication is key to aligning diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business leaders, clients, and end‑users. Program managers need to translate technical jargon into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa. They must effectively and concisely communicate program updates, issues and schedule and financial impacts to the leadership team.

Strategic Thinking: Programs often have long‑term implications and program managers play a critical role in thinking strategically, considering the broader organizational goals and how programs fit into them. This involves planning for scalability, sustainability, and future advancements in accelerated compute technology.

Risk Management: Accel…