Apply on Employer Site

HiViz LED Lighting / FireTech Lights · 19 hours ago

Program Manager

Hendersonville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

HiViz Lighting, Inc is an energetic, innovative company producing products that help first responders work more safely and effectively. The Program Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of product development, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

ElectronicsLightingPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Manage new product launches that integrate hardware, embedded software and application software into the product design

Develop and maintain launch timing (including scope creep/change), program financials and budget, and manage cross functional teams for multiple projects of varying size and scope

Create timing plans, understanding agile SW/FW development methodologies for different project phases and team needs

Facilitate cross-functional team communication and collaboration, ensuring alignment on project goals and priorities

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively

Track project progress, monitor key performance indicators, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders

Ensure adherence to the Product Launch Process, quality standards and processes throughout the product development lifecycle

Manage external suppliers and strategic partners as needed

Be the point person for Chief Product and Technical Strategy Officer, and the engineering team

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our product development processes

Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Qualification

Program ManagementEmbedded SoftwareAgile MethodologiesProject Management ProfessionalMS Office SuiteCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience preferred

A minimum of 3 years proven experience in program or project management, specifically in launching products with integrated embedded software and software applications

Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Agile)

Ability to work autonomously, with little guidance, while managing multiple projects simultaneously, both large and small

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively across all levels of the organization

A passion to learn and desire to attend conferences and trade shows as-needed to learn the industry

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Asana, Excel, Jira, Jama or equivalent