Manage multiple initiatives from early definition, to post release support, to End-of-life, while ensuring communication outward
Work closely with overseas vendors / US based product management to scope, plan and execute the development to cost and timeline goals.
Work closely with our system engineering group driving complex initiatives and updates for our current install base
Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to broader team and executives.
Technical Analysis: Working with the development team to conduct feasibility studies and confirm the scope for software development per PRD feature list or customer/PLM requirement
Software release milestone and scope definition: define software release scope per release milestone and ensure software released per requirement.
Ensure that Software/Firmware features for each version are controlled, and clearly communicated with ODM/JDM/Technology partners and the product manager in US.
Actively manage and report on the overall quality of the programs you are working on, in conjunction with our Dev and QA teams.
Proactively and creatively manage program level issues as they arise, while balancing cost and scope.
Manage and ensure resolution of system level issues between Hardware, Firmware, DSP, OS, App with internal teams, external teams, and third party development partners
Manage ongoing support work and Operating System releases across current install base
Must have:
8+ experience managing multiple projects through inception to delivery
5+ years’ experience working on software for hardware development projects
3+ years of experience managing operating system and software application development projects (Android Open Source preferred)
Must be an excellent communicator with ability to translate complex technical issues or ideas to a wide non-technical audience
Must be able to foster and build a collaborative working relationship with various stakeholders and have high emotional intelligence
Familiar with Android application development and release lifecycles
Familiar with Firmware/Embedded systems development and release lifecycles
Familiar with API/Client communication flows
Experience working with international manufacturing partners