Project Manager

 

About Metawave:

 

Metawave is solving today’s real-world problems  in highly automated driving and in high-speed wireless communications by using advanced beam focusing and steering technologies. Our mission is to make driving safer and communications faster and more reliable. We develop our technology from ground up to highly scalable and modular platforms that cater to various radar sensing applications.  Leveraging artificial intelligence and highly integrated analog front-end modules, Metawave is advancing automotive radar to the next-level to meet customers’  metrics and enabling mobile carriers to rollout high-capacity networks  seamlessly , economically and more efficiently.

Metawave demonstrated the first beamsteering radar system capable of distinguishing objects in all-weather and difficult driving conditions, SPEKTRATM radar platform, making travel safer and smarter. Metawave technology will bring high-speed connectivity to billions of users though our high-speed state-of-the-art 5G platforms, TURBOTM active repeaters and KLONETM passive relays, enabling connection in bustling cities, busy office buildings, crowded concerts and sporting events, and under-serviced pockets all around the world.  

Metawave is conquering the millimeter wave world of sensing and communication .

 

 

 

Your Role:

We are currently looking for a strong project management leader for Metawave product applications.  The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated excellence in understanding product cycle and managing schedules, deliverables and resources. 

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Responsibilities:
 

• Drive product & project execution and innovation

• Engage with our engineering & product teams to understand gaps with existing products and services

• Reach out to users and clients regularly to understand gaps in existing products and understand future product needs

• Own and create comprehensive product specifications

• Lead and collaborate on all business readiness activities including product testing, end user education, rollout, iteration and support

• Develop product metrics to foster a culture of data driven decision making

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Minimum Qualifications:

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in product & project management

• Technical experience with analytical tools, methodologies, and design

• Experience working with senior leaders to drive business decisions

• Define the project requirements and manage project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Update the project schedule and communicate changes to all involved parties using appropriate tools and templates.

• Manage and leads key resources in the delivery of project in partnership with the customer to ensure acceptance, project closeout and transition.

• Successfully plot and manages critical path.

• Work with leads to prepare schedule and plan for development, test, production.

• Maintain Project Documentation.

• Coordinate and confirm deliverables.

• Assess and manage project variances (e.g. schedule variance); evaluate impacts to overall project commitment.

• Proactively identify and manage risks to produce an effective plan and risk assessment to keep with timelines and budgets.

• Ensure formal review and approval procedures.

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders (customer, subcontractors and Metawave team).

• Manage expectations.

• Create project budget and gain approval.

• Track the project costs and support team in meeting milestones.

• Accurately plan and update resource utilization for projects.

• Escalate any conflicting resource requirements that may affect the delivery outcome.

• Request additional resources when required in a timely manner.

• Learn and understand the contract terms of vendor and customer relationships.

• Accurately produce project highlight reports.

• Provide tactical leadership regarding project priorities, timeline, resources, and issues.

• Provide performance feedback for team members as appropriate. Chairs lessons learned meetings.

Education

• BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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• MBA in business processes for technology

• Project Management certification, preferred

• Experience in the Automotive Industry

• Previous experience with startups transitioning to growth stage and beyond

Perks + Benefits:

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• Competitive salary package

• Stock options for every employee

• Hybrid in office and work from home plan

• Healthcare + dental + vision + life & disability insurance

• 401k plan

• Flexible time off & paid holidays

• Relocation assistance + reimbursement

• Fitness Reimbursement