ByteDance · 15 hours ago
Senior Program Manager – Smart Wearables- San Jose
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$157K/yr - $403K/yr
3+ years expByteDance is a leading technology company focused on inspiring creativity and enriching life. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager for Smart Wearables to drive program execution, lead cross-functional collaboration, and manage risks while ensuring the successful delivery of innovative wearable technology projects.
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Responsibilities
Drive Program Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the key liaison between hardware product, hardware technology, software, and AI teams to align on goals, track technical progress, and swiftly resolve development challenges
Coordinate Incubation Efforts: Steer hardware incubation initiatives while staying current on emerging technologies and assessing their product applicability
Manage Risks Proactively: Identify potential program risks, architect robust mitigation strategies, and ensure critical issues are addressed to maintain project momentum and protect timelines
Communicate with Stakeholders: Provide clear, consistent, and regular status updates to all stakeholders, highlighting key progress, roadblocks, and risk factors
Optimize Processes: Continuously refine and improve project management processes to enhance team efficiency, strengthen collaboration, and elevate quality assurance outcomes
Manage Resources and Vendors: Allocate resources effectively, manage project budgets, and oversee vendor relationships and external contracts as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science or a related technical field
3+ years of program or project management experience in consumer electronics or wearable technology
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects that involve hardware, software, and AI/ML technologies
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree or PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification
Direct experience with AR/MR systems, optics, display, sensor technologies, or on-device AI applications
Familiarity with the end-to-end hardware product development lifecycle, including supply chain and manufacturing processes
A strong track record of adaptability and creative problem-solving in fast-paced, innovative environments
Passion for wearable technology and a vision for its future applications
Benefits
Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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