Wind River Systems
9765 - Senior Project Manager
Wind River Systems, San Diego, California, United States, 92154
Customer Success - Professional Services & OperationsSan Diego,CaliforniaWalnut Creek,CaliforniaTroy,MichiganBoston,United States
In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering the technologies to accelerate the digital transformations of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems, with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability. Success will be determined by our ability to innovate with velocity and deliver at the solutions level.
We are seeking a Senior level Project Manager with solid embedded software technical skills. Your contributions in the role play a critical part in the success of our North America Professional Services team, having project ownership with a wide range of responsibilities which lead to ultimately delivering on all customer commitments.
The focus of this role has two main areas:
Proposal Development, Estimation and Pre-sales support work with the sales staff, business directors, technical leads, and other project managers to qualify pre-sales opportunities, perform architecture trade-off analysis and project feasibility, document proposed product solutions, estimate costs, and schedules, prepare written proposals, and present proposals to customers on larger or technically challenging projects or multiple related projects. Your work here will span all the vertical markets listed above and will often allow you to work on next generation technical projects.
Project Execution from start to finish. Set-up project development teams and manage the teams to complete small to large projects in technically challenging areas. You will work directly with our Customers on these projects and you and your team will be responsible for delivering these design projects on time and within budget while meeting feature, quality, and contract requirements and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
The Project Manager will work with a range of colleagues to assess & formulate plans on how best to address customer needs, enhance the depth of customer relationships, maximize business potential in opportunities assigned, and ensure resources allocated to customer projects are efficiently and appropriately engaged.
Working in an open, transparent spirit, where partnership & trust are embedded in our culture and critical to success within our entire organization, the Project Manager will regularly work with and through many colleagues, including the Resource Management Office, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Legal.
Responsibilities
Primary customer interface and responsible for maintaining customer focus and managing the customer interaction during discovery and evaluation of requirements
Manages execution on the opportunity and maintains Wind River inter-group relationships throughout pre-sales life cycle
Responsible for delivery of proposal packages including Statements of Work (SOW), project plan, detailed schedule, resources planning, risk assessment and management, cost and profit analysis
Conducts technical and business presentations to customers , using your strong written and verbal communication skills
Ensuring deliverables are world-class standard
Projects high levels of confidence and strong technical ability to our customers and has a track record of successful closure on opportunities
Embedding a culture of continuously improving & optimizing processes
Measuring, analyzing & taking action to continuously improve customer satisfaction including effective escalation management
In due course, responsible for the management of Software Engineers and other Project Managers
Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. ABOUT YOU Core Competencies & Demonstrated Success Engineering project and personnel management skills as demonstrated by successfully planning and managing multiple simultaneous engineering projects; building and leading development teams; and directing the design and troubleshooting of complex software and hardware systems Direct customer interface experience with a track record of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction Solid written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated strength in planning and organization; verbal and written communications; effectiveness as a team leader; drive and perseverance in accomplishing goals; professional integrity; adaptability to new projects; resourcefulness; energy and motivation to initiate and complete tasks; and enthusiasm building expertise in the technology Experience working with and guiding international teams is a plus Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Requires previous experience with (1) embedded systems and/or real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Lynx, QNX, RTLinux Formal software certification standards such as DO-178C, IEC61508, IEC62304 or equivalent required US Citizenship or a US Permanent Residency is required Must reside in either Walnut Creek, CA or San Diego, CA locations with willingness to work on site at least 3 days weekly Additional course work in business management or a Project Management Institute certificate a plus 3 + years engineering experience expertise with embedded systems (software and/or hardware) 3+ years of experience within a Project Management role Strong desire for candidate to have hands-on experience do i ng Project Management with one or more software safety certification standards such as DO-178C, FACE, IEC61508, IEC62504, ISO26262, etc. Expect up to 1 0% domestic and international travel Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered for more junior Project Manager positions. Compensation The annual base salary range for this role’s listed grade level is currently $150,000 to $188,200 plus a bonus for MA, MI and CA residents, and $185,000 to $215,000 plus a bonus for SF Bay Area residents. Salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. BENEFITS
- Workplace Flexibility Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance. Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage. Matching RRSP. Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance. Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through
Unmind
. Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars. APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE:
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us.At Wind River, westrictlyadhere toallapplicable data privacy laws. Please review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice, which can be found
here
. “Wind River is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law” #LI-JP1 Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Diversity is foundational for Wind River’s business success. We want to be a workplace of choice for all people and we value the unique perspectives offered by a diverse workforce. Wind River does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. This principle applies to all areas of employment: recruitment and hiring, training, performance evaluations, promotions and transfers, compensation and benefits, and social and recreational programs. Wind River desires to be an employer of choice with an inclusive environment for all individuals. As part of this goal and in compliance with various laws and regulations, Wind River provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees. Requests for reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees are examined on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interviewing, hiring or at any other time during the employment process. You can email us at: [emailprotected] . Please do not include personal medical information in the email.
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Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. ABOUT YOU Core Competencies & Demonstrated Success Engineering project and personnel management skills as demonstrated by successfully planning and managing multiple simultaneous engineering projects; building and leading development teams; and directing the design and troubleshooting of complex software and hardware systems Direct customer interface experience with a track record of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction Solid written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated strength in planning and organization; verbal and written communications; effectiveness as a team leader; drive and perseverance in accomplishing goals; professional integrity; adaptability to new projects; resourcefulness; energy and motivation to initiate and complete tasks; and enthusiasm building expertise in the technology Experience working with and guiding international teams is a plus Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Requires previous experience with (1) embedded systems and/or real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Lynx, QNX, RTLinux Formal software certification standards such as DO-178C, IEC61508, IEC62304 or equivalent required US Citizenship or a US Permanent Residency is required Must reside in either Walnut Creek, CA or San Diego, CA locations with willingness to work on site at least 3 days weekly Additional course work in business management or a Project Management Institute certificate a plus 3 + years engineering experience expertise with embedded systems (software and/or hardware) 3+ years of experience within a Project Management role Strong desire for candidate to have hands-on experience do i ng Project Management with one or more software safety certification standards such as DO-178C, FACE, IEC61508, IEC62504, ISO26262, etc. Expect up to 1 0% domestic and international travel Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered for more junior Project Manager positions. Compensation The annual base salary range for this role’s listed grade level is currently $150,000 to $188,200 plus a bonus for MA, MI and CA residents, and $185,000 to $215,000 plus a bonus for SF Bay Area residents. Salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members. BENEFITS
- Workplace Flexibility Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance. Income protection through short and long-term disability coverage. Matching RRSP. Vacation and various time off policies to encourage work-life balance. Well-being programs: Employee assistance program, mental well-being through
Unmind
. Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars. APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE:
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us.At Wind River, westrictlyadhere toallapplicable data privacy laws. Please review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice, which can be found
here
. “Wind River is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law” #LI-JP1 Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Diversity is foundational for Wind River’s business success. We want to be a workplace of choice for all people and we value the unique perspectives offered by a diverse workforce. Wind River does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. This principle applies to all areas of employment: recruitment and hiring, training, performance evaluations, promotions and transfers, compensation and benefits, and social and recreational programs. Wind River desires to be an employer of choice with an inclusive environment for all individuals. As part of this goal and in compliance with various laws and regulations, Wind River provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees. Requests for reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees are examined on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interviewing, hiring or at any other time during the employment process. You can email us at: [emailprotected] . Please do not include personal medical information in the email.
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