Program Manager - Bluetooth Firmware & Chipset

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General Summary:

As Program Manager for Bluetooth (BT) Firmware & chipset teams in India, he/she possesses and demonstrates strong technical experience in the area of wireless communications/telecommunication/embedded software product development. Acts as Point of Contact for Planning, Tracking and Execution of BT FW teams deliverables for various targets and program within Qualcomm India.

Works closely with Product management, Software and Test teams to plan and track BT FW and BT chipset deliverables.

Supports the establishment of program goals and prioritizes deliverables under minimal supervision of Program Management stakeholders.

Works with BT FW leaders on headcount planning, in order to estimate and update resourcing across various ongoing programs.

Applies Program Management knowledge for Planning, Tracking, Execution, Risk Mitigation, Communication, stake holder management and provides Status updates about the program's health to Sr Management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Takes responsibility for multiple small programs/technology with minimal complexity or a single program/technology with moderate complexity by applying up-to-date program management knowledge to meet deadlines.

Builds and manages the execution of the Plan of Record (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope) for multiple small programs or a single medium sized program, which includes schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, method and frequency of communication, scope, and prioritization.

Tracks all key metrics pertaining to a program, provides early warning for potential metric deviations and escalates in timely manner when metrics deviate significantly from Plan of Record.

Coordinates the work of a small team on assigned tasks with guidance and maintains progress in tracking system.

Identifies program issues/risks and creates a risk mitigation plan for multiple small programs or a single medium-sized program. Maintains and updates the risk tracker.

Supports team vision and objectives by motivating team.

Supports the compliance of processes by following best practices and procedures and providing observations for process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering/Technology degree in EE/ECE/CS, or related field

8-12 years of combined experience in Engineering and Project/Program Management

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ years’ experience with embedded systems, wireless communications/telecommunication product development, Bluetooth communication protocols

2+ years of Project/Program/Engineering Management experience

1+ years working with operating budgets, resources, and/or project financials

PMP certification and/or Scrum master certification

Experience working on complex cross disciplinary projects in Wireless/Data Networking/Semiconductor/Telecom companies

Experience with reporting and presentation tools (MS PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, Bug and Issue trackers, Resource/Task trackers)

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