Hardware Program Manager

1. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees.
2. We are seeking an experienced and driven Hardware Program Manager to join our team.
3. You will work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.

Job ID: 32717

To create innovative, high-quality products—including those with hardware elements business agility requires hardware participation in an agile organization.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Hardware Program Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating hardware product development in an scaled agile environment.

If this sounds like you keep on reading!

Who Are We?

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees.

Join our winning team, Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) at our Cardiff location.

The PACS business is highly visible and one of our most significant portfolios within HID Global. The PACS products include smart cards, mobile access and identifications, software, services and controllers for physical access control. 

As Our Hardware Program Manager, You Will Support HID’s Success By:

RTE For Hardware Agile Release Train:

• Co-ordination of PI Planning Events (Pre-Planning, Draft Plan, Final Plan, Retro)
• Host weekly Hydra ART Sync calls
• Create PI planning Board
• Create PI Planning meeting invites
• Drive continuous improvements on hardware delivery flow

Dependency Management:

• Managing the cross-ART solution board for hardware ART.
• Raising new Firmware dependencies on behalf of Hardware.
• Managing and ensuring fulfilment of dependencies placed on Hardware.
• Co-ordinating with Product Owners & Program Managers on delivery expectations.
• Escalating blockers, impediments and risks.

Hardware Sample Management:

• Keeping Tally of All Hardware Sample Requests
• Managing Hardware Inventory
• Co-Ordinating Shipping / Fulfilment of Samples
• Defining the HW Sample Request & Fulfilment Process.

What We Will Love About Your Background:

• Certification in Program Management (PgMP) or Project Management (PMP).
• Experience in a technology-driven environment.
• Experience in hardware-centric product development and manufacturing.
• Experience in agile methodologies and scrum master and / or Release Train Engineer role.

Your Experience And Education Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex programs and projects on time and within budget.

Why Apply?

• Empowerment: You will work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly.