The Role
Lead and oversee R&D development projects in telecom, ensuring successful execution from concept to product release while managing cross-functional teams and communication.
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JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. From its global tech centers, JMA is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare facilities, and the busiest transit centers.
5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.
Job Summary:
This role is for an experienced R&D project manager with a robust technical background in telecom and wireless hardware products, and passion for driving product development and delivery excellence.
Project Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing the entire lifecycle of R&D development projects. Will work with line managers to coordinate and manage cross functional teams, including Hardware Design Team, FPGA Development Team, FW Development Team Integration, Validation and Quality Assurance Teams and Industrialization. The primary objective will be to ensure the successful execution of R&D projects, from initial concept to final product release.
This role will require the candidate to quickly adopt and apply the company’s product development management system and related processes.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex product requirements in the area of networking and wireless technologies.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration between product, engineering, and operations.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding proactive solutions to project challenges.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Ability to work in a global environment and manage cross-border teams and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Management:
- Lead the creation and execution of project plans from the inception stage through to final product release, ensuring that deliverables align with strategic product objectives.
- Oversee project timelines and resource allocation, ensuring all phases from feasibility studies, architecture planning, R&D development, and industrialization are completed efficiently.
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Product Line Management (PLM) to align project goals and timelines with the overall product strategy.
- Collaborate with R&D architecture and development teams during the feasibility and development stages to ensure technical feasibility and successful execution.
- Coordinate with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure product readiness for industrialization and market launch.
- Product Development Management:
- Expedite the adoption and application of the company’s E2E product development system ensuring that all projects follow the company's established processes.
- Drive continuous improvement within the project lifecycle, identifying opportunities to optimize processes and streamline product development.
- Technical Leadership:
- Provide technical oversight and ensure understanding of private network systems, wireless-enabled hardware products, and their industrialization.
- Lead cross-functional discussions to ensure that technical requirements are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.
- Risk & Issue Management:
- Proactively identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure issues are resolved promptly to keep projects on track.
- Ensure that all risks related to product development, production, and implementation are properly documented and addressed.
- Reporting & Communication:
- Provide regular project status updates to key stakeholders, including executive leadership, PLM, R&D, and supply chain teams.
- Establish clear communication channels and facilitate effective collaboration across all departments.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on HW products development and delivery, preferably within telecommunications sectors.
- Proven experience in creating and managing project plans from inception to production, working closely with PLM, R&D and Production organizations. Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex product requirements in the area of networking and wireless technologies both in terms of Hardware development, Software development as well Industrialization
- Hands-on experience with private network systems, wireless-enabled hardware development, and the industrialization of these products.
- Strong technical understanding of R&D development process, from feasibility up to industrialization phases, with knowledge of both hardware and software domains
- PMP certification or other relevant project management qualifications is desired but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of Agile development process is desired
- Proficiency with main tools and software’s for project management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a global environment and manage cross-border teams and international stakeholders.
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The Company
What We Do
Wireless technology now impacts nearly every aspect of daily life around the world. As the fastest-growing global tech company, JMA Wireless designs and delivers cutting-edge wireless technology solutions that modernize how people learn, work, live and play, like never imagined. We power today’s leading industries through next-generation software-based 5G, private wireless networks, 5G-ready antennas and connectors, and advanced indoor 5G capabilities — all manufactured in the U.S. Our headquarters, along with the first-of-its-kind 5G campus, are located in Syracuse, NY, with innovative tech hubs around the world. Join our team to shape the future of wireless technology and elevate how people experience the world!
JMA designs and builds next-generation communication systems, delivering the industry’s most powerful technologies enabling 4G LTE, 5G, CBRS, and LAA on networks worldwide. JMA XRAN™ leads the industry with the only 100 percent software-based RAN platform, combined with TEKO™, NWAV, and RF distribution technologies. JMA’s millimeter-wave IOTA platform provides a best-in-class radio footprint for indoor 5G deployments.
