About the role:Project Manager – Hardware EngineeringThe Infinera Line System Hardware Development Organization is looking for a Senior Project Manager to drive the evolution of its product line to capitalize on its in-house Photonic Integrated Circuit & Digital Signal Processing technologies.Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate, the way they collaborate, the way they watch TV and explore the universe through the internet. Utilizing our uniquely differentiated technology, we have created an Intelligent Transport Network with more speed, capacity and scalability than ever before. Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth. The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by the imaginations of its users.If you enjoy working with world-class talents, come take a look at a team not bounded by large company obstacles and bureaucracy, where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow; come take a look at Infinera!ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will have a significant opportunity to impact the growth and success of next generation Infinera offerings by creating and executing project schedule in the context of requirements, design, & verification; managing the communication of cross-functional teams; and managing risks associated with target plans. Your responsibilities will include:Work with Technical Leaders to enable scalability for the team to execute by streamlining project tracking through rigorous interaction with all leads and making sure there is accountability for each taskContinuous risk assessment and management through working with external vendorsTrack and report on weekly progress of development milestonesIdentify recurring problems and create an action plan to address themEnsure capture and tracking of action items and follow up to closure with clarityDevelop a strong and positive working relationship will the all stakeholders based on responsiveness, clear communication, and serving their specific needs at any given timeTrack project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals using appropriate toolsMeet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysisReport project status and information to management team on a regular basisInitiate, manage and deliver post project reviewsCompetenciesProven ability to deliver complex projects on time and in scopeDemonstrated program management acumen and disciplineProven success with building relationships with different stakeholdersStrong leadership skills and decision-making abilitiesAgile and flexible to change, while being able to work effectively and decisively under pressureSelf-motivated, innovative and analytical with strong attention to details and accuracyHighly organized with the ability to prioritize tasksExcellent communication skills, ability to bridge cultures across global sites, capable of summarizing and explainingFamiliarity with defect tracking tools, workflows, test case management tools, agile tools and project toolsExpertise in MS Project, Excel (VBA is a plus)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsEducation and ExperienceBSc in a technical field - EE/CS majors preferred; MSc is a plus5 - 10 years of Project/Product management experience Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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