In this role, the Technical Program Manager will support a team that is working on the future of input and interaction for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). This role will focus on managing cross-functional software programs through the planning and execution phases while working with researchers and engineers. Other aspects of the job will include overseeing budgets, communicating with stakeholders, coordinating resources and timelines, interfacing with partner teams in research and external vendors.
Overall Responsibilities
Work with internal research/engineering teams to define roadmaps/milestones, track statuses of multiple projects, lead regular check-ins (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.), identify and escalate dependencies and risks, seek and reduce inefficiencies
Develop, maintain, and hold teams accountable to schedules while accounting for technical challenges and available resources
Coordinate cross-functional interactions/dependencies and align disconnected Teams
Be accountable for budgets
Communicate program progress to cross-functional stakeholders through internal posts and meetings
Organize and maintain information and task management systems
Develop new lightweight processes as needed and improve existing processes based on feedback/retrospectives, keeping teams moving fast while minimizing unnecessary overhead
Work with researchers to coordinate human subjects research experiments, including lab setup and data collection and analysis operations
Mandatory Skills
4+ years of experience as a technical program manager, working with engineers or researchers and driving project progress and schedules
1+ years of experience managing budgets and contracts
1+ years' experience managing vendors and external suppliers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills and proficient with spreadsheets (G Suite, Excel)
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, proactiveness, and Resourcefulness
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent activities with ambiguity and to work successfully under pressure
Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent practical experience in areas of computer science, machine learning, and/or human computer interaction required
Nice to Have Skills
Experience in software development and human-computer interaction
Experience in program management, process definition/improvements, relevant tools
Experience in managing budgets and contracts
Experience with research, academic, and/or startup environments
Experience working autonomously with team members from diverse backgrounds (Scientists, engineers, program managers, supply chain, finance contacts, lawyers) and teams at different levels in the organization
MBA, M.S./Ph.D. or other related advanced degree preferred.
Compensation:
The estimated pay range for this position is USD $86.00/Hr - USD $91.00/Hr and is a Non-Exempt role.
Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.
Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefit options which vary depending on role, location, and employment type. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the specific role during the hiring process.