Program Manager II - Engineering

The Program Manager II - Engineering designs and delivers custom, specific System-on-Modules (SOMs) and Single Board Computers (SBCs). These complex, multi-discipline hardware programs require disciplined project management from concept through production. This role reports directly to the Director of Hardware Engineering, not a centralized PMO, and operates as the primary project management authority for the group. a subject-matter expert in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), extensions such as BigPicture, and brings hands-on experience managing hardware development programs in an electronics design and manufacturing environment. Projects are customer-specific and independently scoped; strong stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills are essential. This position is onsite in Irvine, CA. Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program & Project Management

• Own end-to-end program management for typically five concurrent custom SOM/SBC co-development programs, from project initiation through production release.
• Define, plan, and maintain detailed project schedules, milestone plans, and financial budgets in alignment with customer commitments and internal targets.
• Simultaneously manage priorities, direction, and resource allocation across all active programs.
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate project risks; escalate issues to Engineering Director with clear options and recommendations.
• Manage cost targets as established by Senior Management, tracking actuals against budget throughout the project lifecycle.

Atlassian Toolset & Reporting

• Stand up, configure, and maintain all projects within the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, BigPicture, or equivalent extension).
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date project plans and associate collateral in line with Ezurio engineering process requirements.
• Generate and present weekly snapshot reports for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Produce and present program status reports to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), including schedule health, budget variance, and key risks.

Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration

• Serve as the primary project management interface for customers throughout the co-development lifecycle, ensuring clear communication on scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate globally distributed engineering teams spanning hardware, software, RF, and mechanical disciplines.
• Partner with department heads to manage shared resources across multiple concurrent programs.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to meet product development requirements and customer commitments.

Process & Quality

• Generate and facilitate documentation in accordance with Ezurio engineering procedures and quality standards.
• Adhere to and support quality and safety systems and standards across all managed programs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices within the Custom SOM & SBC group.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level proficiency in Atlassian tools - Jira, Confluence, and BigPicture (or equivalent extension); ability to configure and administer projects from scratch.
• Strong command of project financial management: budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and cost reporting.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills, written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships at a technical level.
• Proven ability to manage multiple hardware development programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to build and use tools to synthesize project data into actionable reporting.
• Deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies in hardware product development, from schematic through manufacturing hand-off.
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management discipline.

Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of embedded hardware development processes: PCB design cycle, BOM management, NPI, and DVT/PVT stages.
• Familiarity with SOM/SBC architectures and the technical considerations specific to custom hardware co-development programs is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools for financial and schedule tracking.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience in an electronics design and manufacturing environment - hardware development experience required.
• Direct experience managing customer co-development programs (NRE-based or joint development agreements) is strongly preferred.
• PMP or PMI certification is a plus.
• Experience with NXP i.MX, TI, or similar embedded processor platforms is a plus.

Ezurio recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation. Ezurio will attempt to make reasonable accommodation.

 

Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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