Program Manager II - Engineering

The Program Manager II - Engineering designs and delivers custom, specific System-on-Modules (SOMs) and Single Board Computers (SBCs). These complex, multi-discipline hardware programs require disciplined project management from concept through production. This role reports directly to the Director of Hardware Engineering, not a centralized PMO, and operates as the primary project management authority for the group. a subject-matter expert in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), extensions such as BigPicture, and brings hands-on experience managing hardware development programs in an electronics design and manufacturing environment. Projects are customer-specific and independently scoped; strong stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills are essential. This position is onsite in Irvine, CA. Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program & Project Management

• Own end-to-end program management for typically five concurrent custom SOM/SBC co-development programs, from project initiation through production release.
• Define, plan, and maintain detailed project schedules, milestone plans, and financial budgets in alignment with customer commitments and internal targets.
• Simultaneously manage priorities, direction, and resource allocation across all active programs.
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate project risks; escalate issues to Engineering Director with clear options and recommendations.
• Manage cost targets as established by Senior Management, tracking actuals against budget throughout the project lifecycle.

Atlassian Toolset & Reporting

• Stand up, configure, and maintain all projects within the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, BigPicture, or equivalent extension).
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date project plans and associate collateral in line with Ezurio engineering process requirements.
• Generate and present weekly snapshot reports for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Produce and present program status reports to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), including schedule health, budget variance, and key risks.

Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration

• Serve as the primary project management interface for customers throughout the co-development lifecycle, ensuring clear communication on scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate globally distributed engineering teams spanning hardware, software, RF, and mechanical disciplines.
• Partner with department heads to manage shared resources across multiple concurrent programs.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to meet product development requirements and customer commitments.

Process & Quality

• Generate and facilitate documentation in accordance with Ezurio engineering procedures and quality standards.
• Adhere to and support quality and safety systems and standards across all managed programs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices within the Custom SOM & SBC group.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level proficiency in Atlassian tools - Jira, Confluence, and BigPicture (or equivalent extension); ability to configure and administer projects from scratch.
• Strong command of project financial management: budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and cost reporting.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships at a technical level.
• Proven ability to manage multiple hardware development programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to build and use tools to synthesize project data into actionable reporting.
• Deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies in hardware product development, from schematic through manufacturing hand-off.
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management discipline.

Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of embedded hardware development processes: PCB design cycle, BOM management, NPI, and DVT/PVT stages.
• Familiarity with SOM/SBC architectures and the technical considerations specific to custom hardware co-development programs is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools for financial and schedule tracking.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience in an electronics design and manufacturing environment - hardware development experience required.
• Direct experience managing customer co-development programs (NRE-based or joint development agreements) is strongly preferred.
• PMP or PMI certification is a plus.
• Experience with NXP i.MX, TI, or similar embedded processor platforms is a plus.

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