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Microchip Technology Inc. · 5 hours ago

Project Manager - Technical

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$91K/yr - $232K/yr

12+ years exp

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading technology company that designs critical network timing equipment. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee engineering development, manage project schedules and budgets, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful product transitions from development to production.

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Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage R&D projects throughout all phases of the product development lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget

Collaborate closely with product management, engineering (hardware, software, test), and manufacturing teams from initial planning to production

Work with engineering team to align hardware, software, and test milestones to prevent project bottlenecks

Develop and manage schedules and budgets for all prototype and pilot builds

Work with the Supply Chain team to develop and refine product costing estimates

Ensure effective transition from development to production by serving as the primary engineering project liaison with the Operations group

Provide key project deliverables, updates, and status reports to the management team

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to develop and implement factory readiness plans

Support ongoing product sustaining activities, driving continuous improvement and issue resolution for released products

Qualification

Product Development EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject ManagementNetwork Equipment ExperienceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProject Management ToolsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

12+ years of experience working in the network equipment or similar industry

5+ years of experience in product development engineering role (hardware design, embedded software design or system testing)

5+ years of experience in project management role

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated project management leadership, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, prioritize tasks, and drive projects to successful completion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation abilities

Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to drive tasks to timely completion

In-depth knowledge of product development through a structured cycle

Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOM) structures and release management

Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), deviations, and related processes

General knowledge of production build environments, including PCBA, cables, sheet metal, and related manufacturing processes

Experience with project management tools such as MS Project or similar platforms, and Microsoft Office apps