Engineering Program Manager 4

Responsibilities: Some of key responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead cross functional teams programs to deliver small to large complex high tech products
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously 
• Establish and manage cross-functional teams across PLM, HW, SW, Systest, Mfg Operations, Technical publications, customer service to drive deliverables across all the phases in NPI PLC
• Identify cross-functional interdependencies and risks, and successfully plan and manage those interdependencies and risks
• Adept at leading various levels of team members, managers, and executives to deliver NPI programs
• Need to update and maintain program status, milestones, budget, risk and program schedule on a regular basis
• Communicate program status and drive escalations with senior leadership to keep scope, schedule, budget within tolerance
• Review and optimize critical path and schedule considering multiple interrelated projects and any risks that materialize

This position requires cross-team coordination, project management and be able to present to executives.  This role requires excellent technical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. The candidate needs to be a “go getter” and drive deliverables and issues to closure with high sense of urgency in this face paced environment.   

Demonstrated experience in handling multiple concurrent complex projects from concept stage to production across HW and SW programs. 

Manage scope, budget estimates (people,  prototype costs, and equipment), and schedule

Expert in using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Word or Smartsheet.  Have experience in using repository and managing access for documents.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of experience in IT product-based company preferably in a Telecom/ Networking domain 
• 5+ Years of Program management experience, preferably with 3+ years leading HW programs 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Scrum Master (SCM) certification

Other Location:

• Very minimum Travel is needed for this role
• Not a remote job
• No direct reports or people management responsibilities

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Our products and technology run the world's largest and most demanding networks today, enabling service providers, enterprises, and governments to create value and accelerate business success. Everyday our 9,000+ colleagues come together across 46 countries to realize our company vision - Connect Everything, Empower Everyone. We are innovating in ways that empower our customers, our partners and ultimately, everyone, in a connected world. These customers include the top 130 global service providers, 96 of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of public sector organizations.

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