The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware development program management , experience coordinating software and firmware-related activities, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet critical project deadlines. This role will focus on driving the resolution of the SW/FW RCO backlog, improving processes for managing software and firmware updates, ensuring SLA compliance, and supporting New Product Development escalations.

Engineering Project Manager – Software/Firmware

Location: Fremont, CA
Pay Rate: $67.00/hour
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, On-Site
Experience Required: 5+ years
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support software and firmware update initiatives within a hardware development environment. This role will focus on driving the resolution of the SW/FW RCO backlog, improving processes for managing software and firmware updates, ensuring SLA compliance, and supporting New Product Development escalations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware development program management, experience coordinating software and firmware-related activities, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet critical project deadlines.
Key Responsibilities

• Drive the burn-down and resolution of the Software (SW) and Firmware (FW) update RCO backlog.
• Partner with key stakeholders to define and implement a more effective process for managing SW/FW updates.
• Help drive process improvements while working within current Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system capabilities.
• Monitor RCO activity and drive compliance with established SLA requirements.
• Support non-build New Product Development (NPD) escalations and coordinate timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Establish and lead cross-functional task forces to address project challenges and remove roadblocks.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, manufacturing, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Track project status, priorities, risks, action items, and deliverables.
• Communicate project updates and escalate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or similar role within hardware development.
• Experience supporting software and/or firmware updates within a hardware development environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes and systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional engineering and New Product Development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and lead cross-functional task forces.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects through completion.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

Position Details
This is a temp-to-hire opportunity based in Fremont, CA. The position requires working on-site five days per week. The hiring manager will review submitted resumes and select qualified candidates to move forward with interviews.

Pay Rate: $67.00 per hour




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