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Jobright.ai Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust. Job Summary: Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. They are seeking an experienced Vendor Manager/Technical Project Manager to oversee relationships and projects with external vendors and collaborate closely with internal hardware teams, managing multiple hardware development projects in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Facilitate the vendor selection and due diligence process including defining requirements, issuing RFIs/RFPs/SOWs, evaluating vendor capabilities, and coordinating technical and commercial reviews. This also includes contract negotiations, establish vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, quality standards. • Be the liaison between external vendors and internal stakeholders, running point on all day-to-day vendor communication, deliverables and updates, ensuring vendors are on time with their commitments and in line with requirements. • Partner with external vendors to ensure product and project components are delivered on time, in accordance with SOWs, and meet quality standards. • Foster a culture of accountability and transparency by regularly communicating with executive and engineering leaders on project status, risks, and opportunities. • Prepare project plans and drive projects from conception and planning through implementation, production, and validation. • Participate in the development of strategies, processes and identification of needed resources. • Assess, evaluate risks, and drive projects forward with an eye for critical path. • Identify bottlenecks and remove obstacles for the team. • Establish and maintain a strong relationship with and communication between Program/Product Management, Engineering, Production Control, and Supply Chain, as well as with external vendors supporting these teams to drive execution. • Articulate and present execution plans for internal leadership as well as external customers. • Hold regular meetings between functional groups to ensure interdependencies are well understood and documented. • Leverage technical understanding of hardware, ASIC, and software integration to facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and resolution of technical issues. • Support roadmap development by detailing upcoming requirement changes and resources required. • Identify risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and quality. • Optimize engineering and operational efficiency by continuously refining program management processes. • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, success, and strategic alignment. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred. • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor hardware development, vendor management, or program management. • Strong understanding of hardware design flows, especially in physical design, verification, validation, and digital design. • Experience negotiating contracts (i.e.: services contracts, IP engagements, foundries, qualification vendors, etc.) and writing technical SOWs and RFPs. • Proven experience managing multiple projects with multiple external vendors and cross-functional internal teams. • Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. • Familiarity with program management and sprint planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent). • PMP or similar project management certification is a plus. Preferred: • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Track record of building collaborative and high-trust relationships with internal and external partners. Company: Efficient is creating the world's most energy-efficient general-purpose processor. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage. Seniority level
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Technical Project/Vendor Manager, Mid-Level
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Jobright.ai Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust. Job Summary: Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. They are seeking an experienced Vendor Manager/Technical Project Manager to oversee relationships and projects with external vendors and collaborate closely with internal hardware teams, managing multiple hardware development projects in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Facilitate the vendor selection and due diligence process including defining requirements, issuing RFIs/RFPs/SOWs, evaluating vendor capabilities, and coordinating technical and commercial reviews. This also includes contract negotiations, establish vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, quality standards. • Be the liaison between external vendors and internal stakeholders, running point on all day-to-day vendor communication, deliverables and updates, ensuring vendors are on time with their commitments and in line with requirements. • Partner with external vendors to ensure product and project components are delivered on time, in accordance with SOWs, and meet quality standards. • Foster a culture of accountability and transparency by regularly communicating with executive and engineering leaders on project status, risks, and opportunities. • Prepare project plans and drive projects from conception and planning through implementation, production, and validation. • Participate in the development of strategies, processes and identification of needed resources. • Assess, evaluate risks, and drive projects forward with an eye for critical path. • Identify bottlenecks and remove obstacles for the team. • Establish and maintain a strong relationship with and communication between Program/Product Management, Engineering, Production Control, and Supply Chain, as well as with external vendors supporting these teams to drive execution. • Articulate and present execution plans for internal leadership as well as external customers. • Hold regular meetings between functional groups to ensure interdependencies are well understood and documented. • Leverage technical understanding of hardware, ASIC, and software integration to facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and resolution of technical issues. • Support roadmap development by detailing upcoming requirement changes and resources required. • Identify risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and quality. • Optimize engineering and operational efficiency by continuously refining program management processes. • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, success, and strategic alignment. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred. • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor hardware development, vendor management, or program management. • Strong understanding of hardware design flows, especially in physical design, verification, validation, and digital design. • Experience negotiating contracts (i.e.: services contracts, IP engagements, foundries, qualification vendors, etc.) and writing technical SOWs and RFPs. • Proven experience managing multiple projects with multiple external vendors and cross-functional internal teams. • Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. • Familiarity with program management and sprint planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent). • PMP or similar project management certification is a plus. Preferred: • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Track record of building collaborative and high-trust relationships with internal and external partners. Company: Efficient is creating the world's most energy-efficient general-purpose processor. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage. Seniority level
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