Embedded Product Development Manager

Position: Embedded Product Development Manager

Location: Milpitas, CA, USA (Onsite)

Need Leaders who has owned and Delivered Embedded Product Development with accountability / Ownership across SDLC

Education should be from Embedded Background – Electronics engineering

Should have Led a team of Product Development Professionals

Prior Experience of working for a Semi Equipment company would be Good to have

Customer is specifically seeking candidates with a background in SW project planning and execution on a HW platform.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Technical Project Management of next generation Laser Scan program

Work with internal & external customer to define the product and sub systems

Work with high performing engineering teams to resolve complex problems and build customer centric solutions thru leading technologies & Artificial Intelligence

Responsible for integrating all sub-systems and evaluating the solutions to address the target use cases

Deliver the solutions that meets all committed performance specifications & production quality

Manage complex projects following defined PLC process and implement best practices across each phase of PLC.

Create and manage high confidence project schedules with clear dependencies, critical path, and systematic methodology to communicate status. Manage risks and mitigations, and re-plan as events warrant.

Provide clear, timely and objective communication.

Strengthen core team relationships through collaboration, influence and negotiation. Be able to lead through ambiguity and change.

Proactively identify issues and solutions, and marshal resources necessary to attack and resolve

Work Experience

Excellent project management skills, including project structuring and managing multiple work streams interdependently.

Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team- building, conflict resolution, and management.

Demonstrated software technical experience in developing complex products.

Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Understanding of complex image processing algorithms, deep learning networks, data pipelines/orchestration, machine learning, control and calibrations, UI ease of use aspects would be a plus.

Proficiency with any programming languages. Ability to read and understand code to the extent of making hands dirty is expected.

Proficiency in Agile, SDLC R&D development processes.

Working with engineering vendors for problem-solving would-be a plus.

MS Project is required. Proficiency in and use of project management tools such as IBM RTC is helpful.

Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives

Business acumen and strategic agility with demonstrated technical cognizance.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.

Ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations, and communication strategies.

Superior group facilitation, interviewing, and influence skills.

Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.

Experience in semiconductor fab operations/manufacturing technology (optional).

Experience managing business or product development programs is a plus.