Program Manager

Program ManagerVARITE is looking for a qualified Program Manager for one of its clients located in Brentwood or Osterley, UK.Client OverviewOur client is a global design and technology services company that provides services to various industries, including automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare, and transportation. They offer engineering, research, and design (ER&D) services, focusing on software development, system integration, and support.About VARITEEstablished in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award‑winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non‑technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.Position DetailsLocation: Brentwood or Osterley, UKContract duration: 6 months (with possible extension up to 2 years)Hybrid work option: Min. 3 days/week from client locationResponsibilitiesDevice Software Program Management: Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of s/w releases. This includes defining project goals, timelines, and appropriate resource allocations.TV Hardware Program management: Work with HW teams to develop new TVs partnering with HW and SW teams/partners to deliver a product to launch.ODM, Board Vendors SW Deliveries: Experience working with internal teams, SOC vendors, ODM’s, and board vendors to develop E2E device delivery plans taking responsibility for all planning, execution and SW release into ODM or business partners.TV OS: Work with all layers of the SW stack to develop new features for new device launches within for the operating systemCertifications: Work with partners such as Dolby, HDMI, BT sig and ODM partners to ensure certifications are complete and issues raised are rectified with our engineering teamsSW Investigation and resolution: Work with partners and internal teams to contextualise any bugs, understand P0, P1 issues, and understand potential resolutions.Stakeholder Collaboration across various device software teams: Working closely with architects, engineers, validation teams, and product managers to ensure alignment and successful project outcomesTechnical Leadership: Guiding software development life cycle (SDLC) processes, including change control for factory s/w releases, testing, and defect managementRisk Management - Leading risk reviews with Engineering leadershipApps Partners: Experience working with Apps partners and internal teams to ensure certifications are complete for product launches (Netflix, YouTube, Apple, Prime etc)Portfolio Planning: Develop a portfolio view for a class of device portfolio, develop plans with clear, measurable success criteria, and communicate progress to stakeholdersProblem Solving: Using technical judgment to question proposals, test assumptions, and make intelligent trade-offs to ensure project successLooking for Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in project management and software developmentRequirements5 years+ TV OS software development experience5+ years in leading Program teams in embedded software space, preferably for the TV industryExperience working with Asia based ODM partnersPreferable Experience of supporting US retail TV businessExperienced in Coordinating, Planning, CR management, bug tracking (JIRA)Clear and flexible communicator capable of exchanging ideas or summarising technical information with appropriate levels of detail depending on audience.Strong personal organisation skills.Self‑motivated individual who can work in a fast‑paced environment.Sound appreciation of the software life cycle.If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply.Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran statusSeniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionManagementIndustriesTelecommunications #J-18808-Ljbffr