Project Manager – Hardware EngineeringThe Infinera Line System Hardware Development Organization is looking for a “Hardware 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 by working with internal and external teamsTrack and report on weekly progress of development milestonesIdentify and forecast issues. Create mitigation plans to address themCapture, track, and follow up on actions items. Foster a strong and positive working enviornment with all stakeholders and XF teams members.Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals using appropriate toolsMeet project deliverables based on project constraints (TTM and budget)Report project status to management team on a regular basisInitiate and coordinate post mortem 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 and capable of summarizing technical details.Familiarity with product development lifecycle tools, defect tracking tools, test case management tools, agile tools and project planning tools.Proficient in MS Project and Excel.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsEducation and ExperienceBSc in a technical field - EE/CS majors preferred; MSc is a plus5 - 10 years of “Hardware” Project/Product management experience highly desiredPMP Certification desirableExperience in telecommunication industry a plus“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months. Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”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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