The Role
Lead and manage software and hardware projects, assure quality deliveries, oversee bug management, and establish KPIs for R&D activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks. Learn more about our mission, vision and values.
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Program Manager to lead multiple activities within the R&D organization. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior management, PLM, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality and timely deliveries to customers.
What You’ll Do:
- Software Release Management: Lead and track software release execution. Monitor planned deliveries, issues, timelines, and release notes. Identify and remove roadblocks, provide mitigation plans, and continually improve release and development processes for efficiency and quality.
- Bug Lifecycle Management: Oversee the bug lifecycle for hundreds of field-reported defects. Coordinate activities across multiple R&D teams, follow up on prioritization and progress, and resolve bottlenecks to ensure timely delivery.
- KPI Infrastructure: Establish the infrastructure for measuring R&D KPIs. Define and communicate indicators to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the product lifecycle.
- Roadmap Contribution: Play a key role in shaping the organizational roadmap and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
What You Must Have:
- Program management experience in software and/or hardware development.
- Deep understanding of the product lifecycle and bug lifecycle.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a global, multi-site environment.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing expectations of stakeholders and executives.
Nice to Have:
- High proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Understanding of cellular network components and architecture.
- Experience working with Kubernetes-based systems.
Education:
- B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN™ energy-efficient Hardware-Agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G Macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, and green networks. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we are proud to serve over 60 customers worldwide and have been recognized with over 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem.Learn more at www.parallelwireless.com.
Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
Top Skills
JIRA
Kubernetes
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The Company
What We Do
At Parallel Wireless, we believe that software has the power to unleash amazing opportunities for the world. We disrupt the ways wireless networks are built and operated. We are reimagining how hardware, software and the cloud work together to change deployment economics for our customers. Our ALL G O-RAN software platform forms an open, secure and intelligent RAN architecture to deliver wireless connectivity, so all people can be connected whenever, wherever, and however they choose. We are engaged with over 50 global MNOs and have been recognized with over 74 industry awards. At the core of what we do is our team of Reimaginers who value innovation, collaboration, openness and customer success. For more information, visit: www.parallelwireless.com.
