Engineering Program Manager for mobile apps, cloud software, and small CE device development - contract position in Los Angeles, CA
We have been retained to find an Engineering Program Manager for mobile apps, cloud software, and small CE device development. This role will lead development of mobile / cloud-web connected small and very low-cost computer controlled CE devices such as connected games and toys. The ideal candidate needs strong program and product management (internal, cross-functional, and vendor management) and a desire to work on very cool and fun consumer electronic products and devices controlled by mobile and web apps.
Requirements:
Location: Los Angeles CA . Relocation support available for fast, easy relos. This opportunity is available perm OR contract
Compensation: Compensation depends on experience, but most qualified candidates will be in the $100,000 – $150,000 USD/yr. range.
Requirements:
- Strong program / project management fundamentals – scheduling, costing, program conception to on-time delivery
- Strong vendor management skills for complex software and hardware integration (including mobile apps, cloud apps, and small CE device hardware / firmware), including experience managing hardware / software vendor RFP process and selecting vendors and experience leveraging contract terms and driving / overseeing outside vendor partners.
- Cross functional management experience overseeing all aspects of the product and working with a variety of internal organizations (marketing, sales, engineering, advanced R&D, documentation, manufacturing, and outside vendor / partners).
- A people personality to build relationships and to leverage those relationships for project success. A business sense to help drive the program in the best directions and to guide the organization through key decisions and challenges
- A broad technical understanding in a variety of areas (mobile, cloud, web software and ideally hardware CE device design and manufacturing).
- A willingness to travel,
- Creativity and a desire to work on fun devices like small CE devices such as games and toys.
- Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering / computer science (or equivalent experience)
Location: Los Angeles CA . Relocation support available for fast, easy relos. This opportunity is available perm OR contract
Compensation: Compensation depends on experience, but most qualified candidates will be in the $100,000 – $150,000 USD/yr. range.