Hardware Project Manager, Bilingual English / Mandarin (Consumer Electronics)

About Us:

With headquarters in Irvine, California, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of innovative networking and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering amazing products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview:

In this position you will report directly to our Senior Program Manager. You will play a pivotal role in the development of innovative consumer networking and smart home products. You will initiate, manage, monitor, and report on new hardware + software product development activities by collaborating closely with peer project managers, mobile app & cloud software leaders, and talented cross-functional team members.

Your goal is to plan, build, and launch new consumer-level networking and smart home (IoT) products. The Engineering Project Manager we are seeking is initiative-taking who can lead cross-functional project activities by collaborating with product managers, other project managers, engineering technical leaders, and GTM & Launch team leaders in the U.S. and China.

The successful candidate is a capable project manager who is a good communicator with a blend of technical knowledge and the ability to collaborate with others to deliver on project milestones from concept to successful customer delivery. You will also help increase product teams’ productivity and efficiency by introducing new processes using modern applications and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Manage existing and new hardware product development project activities by interacting with other program managers in the U.S. and China.
• Track hardware engineering development activities and mobile application & cloud services software development milestones in each phase of the product development lifecycle.
• Identify project risks & dependences that could affect delivery commitments and resolve them by collaborating with other functional leaders.
• Track, measure, and communicate project status to various stakeholders and create a KPI dashboard to reflect projects health.
• Foster and maintain effective communication between HQ (Irvine) and subsidiary organization’s R&D and program management teams.

Requirements

• Mandarin-English speaking and writing bilingual is necessary.
• 5+ years of direct experience in hardware + software project management working closely with cross-functional leaders.
• Prior project management experience leading project teams with a demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects successfully.
• Written and verbal communication skills to engage with English and Mandarin speaking stakeholders and report product development status for each phase.
• Experience with project scheduling, management, and collaboration tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, SharePoint and Confluence.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field, required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly valued; ScrumMaster is beneficial.
• Quality awareness to ensure project quality meets required quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

• Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

*Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.