NPI Program Manager

NPI Program Manager

Pano is searching for a Program Manager to support Hardware New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and support the process of deploying Pano Stations for customers in the United States, Canada and Australia. You will be a true team leader, adaptable, self motivated and able to work in a highly active work environment. Reporting to the Manager of New Product Introduction, you will be a force multiplier for the team and responsible for enabling Pano's NPI development efforts. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a successful, fast paced startup environment, all while working on a meaningful and urgent problem.

What You'll Do

Serve as the Technical Program Manager to drive and manage HW New Product Introduction (NPI) and Post Ramp Qual (PRQ) efforts for Pano, while supporting the larger program management team at Pano.

Drive and coordinate program management efforts to drive overall program schedules, develop and improve hardware product development processes.

Drive build readiness, coordinate test plan development and material readiness for NPI and PRQ builds.

Establish robust risk management processes, proactively manage internal and external escalations and provide timely and actionable program communications across the Pano organization to achieve on-time and on-quality execution of NPI and PRQ builds.

Partner with internal organizations including Engineering, Supply Chain, Field Operations, Sales, Program Management and Operations to align on key business terms and solidify implementation plans.

Drive efforts to coordinate and manage HW certification to qualify NPI efforts for deployment.

Develop and document best practices for developing new HW NPI programs and PRQ efforts. Own and drive program escalations across Pano internal and external teams and partners.

Identify operational pain points and improvement opportunities across internal and external processes and workflows and drive improvements across multiple teams and functions.

Support, drive and coordinate site installation activities to ensure the timely deployment of our camera installations.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 20% at times).

What You'll Bring

Bachelor degree in Business or Technology required, Masters preferred.

2+ years experience developing and shipping complex technical programs at a technology related manufacturer.

4+ years of project management experience.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Extensive experience using project management software such as MS Project, Jira.

Proactive and highly self motivated; good critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.

Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of information from multiple sources to draw conclusions.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to simplify and explain complex problems, with a willingness to challenge when necessary.

Superior organizational skills and time management abilities, with ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at the same time.

Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed team, across multiple time zones.

Ability to work independently and with others.

$120,000 - $128,000 a year

Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors, including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and location. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for stock options. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and 401k.

Pano is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and supporting our team-members regardless of where they come from. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.