Senior Engineering Program Manager (Consumer Electronics)

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative 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 programs by collaborating closely with peer project managers, cross-functional leaders, and our talented R&D team.

The Senior Program Manager we are looking for is highly motivated and able to lead cross-functional product development activities consisting of other project managers, product management, engineering (HW, FW, Mobile App, and Cloud Services), QA, marketing, and sales. Your goal is to define, build, and launch new and innovative consumer-level networking and smart home (IoT) products. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a blend of strong technical knowledge and the ability to lead and influence others to accomplish program goals. The Senior Engineering Program Manager will balance business priorities with program-level activities to deliver amazing products within scope and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage new product development and launch activities from concept to product launch (end-to-end).
• Identify risks/dependences that could affect delivery commitments and resolve them by collaborating with other functional stakeholders.
• Track, measure, and communicate program status and other KPIs in both formal and informal settings.
• Foster and maintain effective communication between local and global cross-functional product delivery teams.
• Accountable for program ownership and leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of direct experience in engineering program management working with local and global cross functional development teams from product concept to first customer shipment.
• Initiative-taking with willingness to collaborate openly with peers, individual contributors, and functional leaders.
• Prior experience working with hardware, software, quality assurance engineering, documentation, technical support, GTM/launch work streams to manage an 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:

• Engineering or MBA education with emphasis on program or product management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Bilingual skills in Mandarin and English a big plus
• Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements.  

Benefits

Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000

-       Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

-       Opportunities for continuous professional development.

-       Engaging and inclusive work culture.

-       Involvement in groundbreaking projects at the forefront of technological innovation.

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.