Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: 100% Remote
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in the Technology industry, is looking for a skilled Technical Program Manager to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves building and improving software risk and deviation programs. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Program/Project Management:
- Organizing and scheduling project activities.
- Monitoring project status and ensuring timely responses from team members, with a focus on collecting corrective action and implementation evidence from the engineering team.
- Assessing and tracking Jira tickets and ensuring all evidence is uploaded in JIRA or Hyperproof (GRC tool).
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams located mainly in North America (PST and EST) and in India (IST), with some meetings potentially scheduled to be IST time zone friendly.
- Software Risk Management:
- Working closely with the Risk Management team and cross-functional teams (engineering, IT-GRC, legal, and privacy) to identify, assess, manage, assist, and track project risks.
- Defining and documenting risk management programs and identifying potential program improvements.
- Assisting in quarterly security management review and board meetings.
- Hardware Regulatory Compliance (Bonus):
- Working closely with the HW Compliance Manager to ensure hardware platforms comply with relevant regulatory standards (CE, CB, EMC testing, reporting, or certifications).
- Maintaining comprehensive records of compliance activities and certifications.
- Collaborating with Platform engineering, Supply Chain Operations, and manufacturing partners during NPI development stages.
- Providing guidance and support to teams and customers on compliance-related matters.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 3 years of experience in a Risk Management Program.
- Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role in engineering or software products, preferably in the ICT industry.
- Strong PMP skills are a must.
- Excellent organizational and scheduling skills and proficiency in Smartsheet strongly preferred.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control.