Sr Engineering Program Specialist

** What this job entails
** We're looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Program Specialist to join one of our client's SSG team and play a critical role in bringing their innovative products and platforms to life. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in two key areas: supporting new platform and product builds and managing data collection activities for Edge ML development.

You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from managing hardware builds and tracking materials to leading cross-functional meetings and ensuring efficient data collection for our projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator who can keep multiple complex projects on track.
** Responsibilities:
*** Acquire and track materials required for product development.
* Support prototype and reference hardware development builds by coordinating with internal and external teams.
* Lead weekly build readiness meetings with Contract Manufacturing, Engineering, and Materials Procurement teams to ensure alignment and address potential roadblocks.
* Track prototype and reference board allocation and manage all board tracking activities.
* Support build matrices and configurations and ensure accuracy and consistency.
* Create and structure Bills of Materials (BOMs) and communicate new part numbers to internal teams and our Contract Manufacturer.
* Write Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manage all BOM changes communicated to the Contract Manufacturer.
* Support board shipment arrangements across different geographical locations (geos).
* Create detailed project plans for Edge ML data collections, including scheduling, resourcing, budget, and logistics.
* Work with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute data collections.
* Work with key stakeholders to understand data collection requirements and set up a delivery plan considering resources and timelines.
* Lead various data collections with different technologies, from the design phase through to delivery.
* Collaborate with data collection specialists, PMs, and engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality data.
* Communicate regularly with management on project status, risks, and change control.
* Track and drive goal achievement and issue resolution for all assigned projects.
* Generate various reports to measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and share them with the team and stakeholders.
* Assist with vendor relationship management, including processing purchase orders and reconciling invoices.
* Build a thorough understanding of data labeling conventions and develop clear documentation for partners.
* Collate data for metrics dashboards and other business reports.
** Travel Requirement:
*** A maximum of two trips to Asia may be required over a one year period.
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* Required Qualifications:

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* Experience:

** 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a similar role, with a strong focus on hardware development or consumer electronics.
* ** Technical

Skills:

** Proven ability to manage a product's lifecycle from early development through to manufacturing and delivery. Hands-on experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), change management processes (ECOs), and vendor management is a must.
* ** Organizational

Skills:

** Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* ** Communication:
** Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to effectively lead cross-functional meetings and communicate project status, risks, and plans to diverse stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, and management teams.
* ** Problem-Solving:
** Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address project issues proactively.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* ** Industry

Experience:

** Prior experience in the
** machine learning (ML)
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** data collection
** space, particularly with projects involving large-scale data sets.
* ** Software Proficiency:
** Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
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