Title: Technical Program Manager
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: Not starting until January, 12 month contract
Compensation: $90 – $100/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Must be willing to attend a past hour evening conference call once a week with Asian vendors

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Technical Program Manager to drive programs focused on optics, display, and VR/AR technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and proficiency in VR/AR display technologies, along with the capacity to manage complex and challenging projects. This role requires a candidate who is resilient in finding solutions to hard problems and is adept at building cross-functional relationships and motivating teams to ensure smooth and predictable program execution in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with research, engineering, and business teams to define roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
Partner with technical leads to develop program strategies, prioritize tasks, and achieve OKRs.
Deliver programs within defined scope, quality, time, and budget while managing moderate risk factors.
Engage in strategic planning at the program level, interact with executives, resolve complex issues, and foster effective communication and team building.
Interact with internal and external teams, including matrixed employees and contractors, to deliver systems and enhancements.
Oversee project scope, requirements, scheduling, budgeting, status reporting, risk management, and communication across all organizational levels.
Manage vendor engagement through daily program management work

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Display, Systems Engineering, Imaging Science, Electronics, Optics, or Physics.
5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager.
HW/Consumer Electronics/NPI experience/Optics background needed
Proven experience in driving programs within research environments.
Strong skills in project management, leadership, dependency management, and cross-group collaboration.
Experience managing external technical engagements with industry and academia.
Knowledge in display/optics development, manufacturing processes, and systems architecture applications.
Experience in organizational management, budget control, and headcount management.
Evening(once a week) conference call with Asian vendors

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in an engineering or scientific field related to display/optics/imaging.
Experience with optics and display development projects, particularly in consumer markets.
Track record of transitioning research or emerging technologies into consumer products.
Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams, including researchers and software/hardware engineers.

Skills:
Expertise in project estimating, scheduling, customer interaction, and implementation planning.
Proven ability in people management and team building.
Strong adaptability, judgment, and priority management.
Quick learner of business processes and effective communicator with partners at varying levels.
Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions.
Experience delivering technology and business solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.
 

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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