Hardware Project Manager (Consumer Electronics)
Job Description
Position Overview
In this position you will report directly to our Senior Program Manager. You will play a pivotal role in the development of innovative consumer networking and smart home products.
You will initiate, manage, monitor, and report on new hardware + software product development activities by collaborating closely with peer project managers, mobile app & cloud software leaders, and cross-functional team members.
Your goal is to plan, build, and launch new consumer-level networking and smart home (IoT) products. The Engineering Project Manager we are seeking is initiative-taking and can lead cross-functional project activities by collaborating with product managers, other project managers, engineering technical leaders, and GTM & Launch team leaders in the U.S. and China.
The successful candidate is a capable project manager who is a good communicator with a blend of technical knowledge and the ability to collaborate with others to deliver on project milestones from concept to successful customer delivery.
You will also help increase product teams’ productivity and efficiency by introducing new processes using modern applications and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage existing and new hardware product development project activities by interacting with other program managers in the U.S. and China.
- Track hardware engineering development activities and mobile application & cloud services software development milestones in each phase of the product development lifecycle.
- Identify project risks & dependencies that could affect delivery commitments and resolve them by collaborating with other functional leaders.
- Track, measure, and communicate project status to stakeholders and create a KPI dashboard to reflect projects health.
- Foster and maintain effective communication between HQ (Irvine) and subsidiary organization’s R&D and program management teams.
Required Qualifications
- Mandarin-English bilingual is necessary.
- 5+ years of direct experience in hardware + software project management working closely with cross-functional leaders.
- Prior project management experience leading project teams with a demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully.
- Written and verbal communication skills to engage with English and Mandarin speaking stakeholders and report product development status for each phase.
- Experience with project scheduling, management, and collaboration tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, SharePoint and Confluence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly valued; ScrumMaster is beneficial.
- Quality awareness to ensure project quality meets required quality standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits & Perks
- Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
- Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
- Contributions to 401k funds
- Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
- Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
- Quarterly team-building events
At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit.
As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team.