Manager, Engineering Program Management
Spectacles are Snap's hand-free camera that take in both photo and video content that is shareable on, and off, Snapchat. With hardware and augmented reality working in tandem, Spectacles make it easy to make memories from your perspective, and relive them later.
Snap Lab is home to Spectacles — a camera inspired by the human eye, powered by your imagination — and a world-class research & development team that is paving the way for the future of the camera. Snap Lab builds creative technology that helps overlay computing on the world around us.
We’re looking for a Manager of Program Management to join Snap Lab!
What you’ll do:
Lead the team of program managers which includes disciplines of hardware engineering, software engineering, design, and e-commerce systems
Build and develop a world-class program management team capable of navigating and delivering on emerging technologies
Drive programs from product definition and technology development through delivery and beyond
Create project schedules that align with product requirements, technical challenges, tooling lead-times, and business needs
Collaborate with the Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure quality deliverables on time
Plan milestones, anticipate setbacks, and support troubleshooting and/or contingency plans
Drive best practices and production processes in a fast-paced production setting
Document and execute on product specifications and test plans
Develop business relationships with external partners, contractors, and vendors
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent negotiation and decision making skills
Expert in schedule creation and management
Risk identification and mitigation skills
Ability to design factory and mechanical experiments (DOE)
Knowledge of hardware, software, design, marketing, operations, legal aspects of product development and delivery
Minimum Qualifications:
BS in electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering — or equivalent years of experience
10+ years experience as a project manager across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering disciplines, preferably on consumer electronics
5+ years experience managing a high-performing team
Experience with project/issue tracking and version control software
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Proven track record of interdisciplinary system integration of electrical, mechanical, and software components
Motivational leadership and multi-disciplinary collaboration track record across technology development and delivery
Experience with component and material lead time planning and scheduling
Accomplishments across engineering, operations, manufacturing, design, marketing, e-commerce, retail program management
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!