REQ: Sr. Engineering Program Manager - Low Voltage Electronics in Newark, CA (Onsite)

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One of our clients is looking for Sr. Engineering Program Manager - Low Voltage Electronics in Newark, CA (Onsite)

Title: Sr. Engineering Program Manager - Low Voltage Electronics

Location: Newark, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months

C2C or W2 Only

Job Description:

• Leads automotive cross-functional projects/programs, in close collaboration with required stakeholders, ensuring the projects meet the necessary timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.

• Leads the inhouse designs by closely working with various cross functional teams to develop and deliver the hardware as per the committed schedule.

• Fosters strong cross-functional partnerships, and is able to effectively prioritize workload demands to meet project deadlines.

• Manages and coordinates relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to source and develop critical components, ensuring adherence to OEM requirements, quality standards, and production timelines.

• Drives the development of complex systems end-to-end, from the definition of technical requirements and attributes to implementation and series production maintenance– in direct alignment with the corresponding vehicle programs and chief engineer direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accompanies vehicle programs from the conceptual phase to the start of production and market introduction, including model upgrades– ensuring a successful launch based on program scope, timing and budget.

• Leads communication and escalation of priority topics to upper management in coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Executes solid root-cause analysis with the ability to identify, predict and mitigate possible deviations from the program expectations.

• Effectively manages and communicate the risks along with mitigation plan to the program leadership.

• Works with engineering managers and system leads to define the level of effort, resources and requirements based on assigned budget and timing.

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelors Degree

• 5+ years of proven experience in leading and managing technical projects involving low voltage electronics which include audio, device charging, and low voltage power delivery.

• 5+ years of active contribution in the design, specification and implementation of complex product features.

• A proven track record of development and delivery of technical systems and/or product features.

• Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective program management tools and processes.

• Knowledge of automotive and safety standards (e.g. ISO26262, IATF 16949 etc.)

• Available for occasional business travel within and outside of the US. (10-20%)

Other Skills:

• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers on Build-to-Print components, ensuring high-quality and scalable manufacturing.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment.

• Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time.

• Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan.

• Experience in automotive development processes, including design reviews, change management i.e. engineering changes, evaluation with suppliers, deviation requests, etc.

• Experience with Atlassian Software (JIRA , Confluence) and 3DX.

• 5+ years of professional experience in Low Voltage Electronics for automotive industry, or equivalent.