Engineering Program Manager, Bilingual English / Mandarin (Consumer Electronics) - TP-Link Systems Inc.

About Us:

With headquarters in Irvine, California, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of innovative networking and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering amazing products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview:

In this position you will report directly to the Senior Director of Program Management and Product Operations. You will play a key role in the development of innovative consumer networking and smart home products. You will initiate, manage, monitor, and report on new product development activities by collaborating closely with peer project managers, cross-functional leaders, and a talented engineering team.

The technical progam manager we are seeking is initiative-taking who can lead cross-functional project activities by collaborating with other project managers, product management, engineering (HW, FW, Mobile App, and Cloud Services), QA, and support teams in the US and China. Your goal is to build and launch new consumer-level networking and smart home (IoT) products. The successful candidate is a good communicator with a blend of technical knowledge and the ability to collaborate with others to accomplish project goals. The engineering project manager will also help increase product teams’ productivity and efficiency by introducing modern processes and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Manage new product development project activities by interacting with other functional leaders in the US and China.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineering development, mobile app development, cloud services, and other project managers to manage and monitor projects’ technical and operational activities.
• Identify risks & dependences that could affect delivery commitments and help resolve them by developing mitigation plans.
• Track, measure, and communicate project status, risks, and dependencies in both formal and informal settings.
• Foster and maintain effective communication between local and global cross-functional product delivery teams.

Requirements

• Mandarin-English speaking and writing bilingual.
• 4-5 years of direct experience in hardware technical project management working with local and global cross functional development teams.
• Prior experience working with hardware, software, quality assurance, documentation, and technical support work streams to manage end-to-end product development lifecycle.
• Persuasive communication and collaboration skills to discuss, plan, measure, and report product development status at each phase.
• Knowledge of product development methodologies, and experience using planning and scheduling tools such as Confluence, Jira, Asana, and MS Project.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Past work experience with networking product companies is highly desirable.

Benefits

Salary range: $120,000 - $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 based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. 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 at TP-Link Systems Inc.