Inseego Corp
Senior Director, Program Management
Inseego Corp, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) is an industry pioneer in intelligent device-to-cloud solutions that extend the network edge, enabling wireless coverage, multi-gigabit data speeds, low latency, and security to deliver highly reliable internet access. Our innovative mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions incorporate the most advanced technologies (including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, SD-WAN, SASE, and others) into a wide range of products that provide robust connectivity indoors, outdoors, and in the harshest industrial environments. Inseego products and SaaS solutions are designed and developed in the USA.
Position Overview
Inseego is seeking a Senior Director, Program Management Office (PMO). The Senior Director, Program Management will be accountable for managing and coordinating all product programs and launches, ensuring they meet financial targets, quality objectives, and are delivered on time. This role will lead global product program activity, manage communications, and coordinate efforts across global cross-functional teams, including technical program managers, customer-facing PMs, technical account managers, and field engineering. This role also involves supporting business segments, engineering centers, and global manufacturing plants through complex, high-judgment program management tasks.
Responsibilities
Own and run the global schedule for all program reviews Lead the phase gate process including gate reviews, risk management, and financial/timing analysis Coordinate cross-functional product program gate reviews from concept through end-of-life Ensure delivery of programs on time, on budget, and at target quality Manage and mitigate program risk and capitalize on opportunities Forecast program spend and manage PMO budget Define and manage schedules, logistics, and review frequency Support the sales team with proposals and quotations; identify program growth opportunities Coordinate cross-discipline collaboration including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and sales Make data-driven adjustments to maintain targeted margins Develop and publish global program performance metrics in coordination with product management Facilitate reviews to remove internal/external roadblocks; escalate issues for swift resolution Serve as the primary interface with customer program teams Participate in and lead internal and external business reviews
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-functional product programs, with a demonstrated track record of delivering results on time, within budget, and to quality standards 5–7 years of leadership experience managing diverse, global teams in a matrixed organization Deep understanding of hardware and software product lifecycles 10+ years of experience in the mobile and wireless industry Proven experience with phase-gate product development processes, from concept through end-of-life Strong skills in program spend forecasting, budget oversight, and cost center management Demonstrated success working with and managing external vendors and strategic partners Effective in strategic planning, project management, risk mitigation, and change leadership Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting Comfortable leading in a global matrix organization, including remote and virtual teams Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Certification in Program Management (e.g., PMP, PgMP)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline Additional certifications in quality management or project leadership (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Agile) Experience implementing Lean methodologies in a manufacturing or hardware production environment Prior experience as an operational advisor to executive leadership teams Background supporting sales teams with proposals, quotations, and growth initiatives Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, sales, and quality teams Experience developing and publishing global program metrics in collaboration with product management Proven ability to remove systemic roadblocks and manage executive-level program escalations
Salary Range:
$188,633-$237,174
This base pay range will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Inseego has to offer!
Inseego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Overview
Inseego is seeking a Senior Director, Program Management Office (PMO). The Senior Director, Program Management will be accountable for managing and coordinating all product programs and launches, ensuring they meet financial targets, quality objectives, and are delivered on time. This role will lead global product program activity, manage communications, and coordinate efforts across global cross-functional teams, including technical program managers, customer-facing PMs, technical account managers, and field engineering. This role also involves supporting business segments, engineering centers, and global manufacturing plants through complex, high-judgment program management tasks.
Responsibilities
Own and run the global schedule for all program reviews Lead the phase gate process including gate reviews, risk management, and financial/timing analysis Coordinate cross-functional product program gate reviews from concept through end-of-life Ensure delivery of programs on time, on budget, and at target quality Manage and mitigate program risk and capitalize on opportunities Forecast program spend and manage PMO budget Define and manage schedules, logistics, and review frequency Support the sales team with proposals and quotations; identify program growth opportunities Coordinate cross-discipline collaboration including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and sales Make data-driven adjustments to maintain targeted margins Develop and publish global program performance metrics in coordination with product management Facilitate reviews to remove internal/external roadblocks; escalate issues for swift resolution Serve as the primary interface with customer program teams Participate in and lead internal and external business reviews
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-functional product programs, with a demonstrated track record of delivering results on time, within budget, and to quality standards 5–7 years of leadership experience managing diverse, global teams in a matrixed organization Deep understanding of hardware and software product lifecycles 10+ years of experience in the mobile and wireless industry Proven experience with phase-gate product development processes, from concept through end-of-life Strong skills in program spend forecasting, budget oversight, and cost center management Demonstrated success working with and managing external vendors and strategic partners Effective in strategic planning, project management, risk mitigation, and change leadership Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting Comfortable leading in a global matrix organization, including remote and virtual teams Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Certification in Program Management (e.g., PMP, PgMP)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline Additional certifications in quality management or project leadership (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Agile) Experience implementing Lean methodologies in a manufacturing or hardware production environment Prior experience as an operational advisor to executive leadership teams Background supporting sales teams with proposals, quotations, and growth initiatives Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, sales, and quality teams Experience developing and publishing global program metrics in collaboration with product management Proven ability to remove systemic roadblocks and manage executive-level program escalations
Salary Range:
$188,633-$237,174
This base pay range will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Inseego has to offer!
Inseego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr