Position Summary
Making the future is everyday life at Samsung. We're seeking innovators who are called to not just change the world, but build a better one. We make the best technology hardware on the planet, but our best is always a prototype for something better and our people thrive with a driven mindset - better builds on better.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our Wireless network team. You will be a key contributor in a multi-functional team of R&D, Systems engineering, and product validation.
Role and Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:
- E2E Development Program Manager for the Wireless Network customers
- Manages the customer deliverables to meet customer expectations
- Lead and manage new product and SW feature/package development and implementation for wireless customers
- Manages the strategy, planning and scheduling of day to day activities and support of the projects and activities assigned to complete them effectively and efficiently for customers
- Manages the resources (resources and equipment) for projects and activities to complete them successfully
- Manages the risk and risk mitigation implementation to minimize impacts to the customers
- Direct interface and communications for internal teams, management and external customers
- Manages the status reporting to internal teams, management and customers
- Mentoring of junior PMs on processes, operations and strategies to make them successful in their PM roles
- Management of either multiple projects for a single customer or multiple customers simultaneously for the success and growth of the wireless networks business
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Skills and Qualifications
Skillset Required:
- Plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet tight schedule - very detailed, goal driven, and achievement oriented
- Technical knowledge in 4G and 5G wireless networks
- Ability to work, manage and prioritize expectations from multiple external and internal customers
- Capability to clearly communicate with peers, team members, management and customers on status, plans, risks and critical issues
- Comfortable with making quick/key decisions and then taking responsibility to push forward
- Ability to manage and bring together a team from multiple groups to achieve goals and meet/exceed customer expectations
- Leadership skills to help manage successful projects and work cooperatively with peer groups and customers
- Coaching abilities to be able to lead and help train Jr. PMs
- Capability to work with minimum supervision required - highly motivated and self-driven
- Excellent skills in Microsoft and other Project Management Tools
- Able to critically evaluate and question data
- Ability to think and move quickly with limited information
- Comfortable with a highly dynamic and changing work environment
- Positive attitude and persistence are key to success in this role
- Competitive, strong desire to "win"
- Quarterly domestic travel
Experience & Education Requirements:
- Engineering or Management Undergrad Degree from an accredited university (advanced degree is a plus)
- Minimum 12 years in Project/Product Management related activities
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Networks and/or Telecommunications Projects
- Previously management of wireless new product and/or SW package development and delivery for a major operator
- Experience with developing and implementing Project Management benchmarks and best practices
- Strong background in 4G and 5G networks in wireless technologies
- Background in managing multiple projects and/or activities simultaneously
- Experience in developing and managing outside vendors
- Experience working and coordinating activities from multiple groups and/or customers
- In-direct and direct personnel management experience
Necessary Skills and attributes:
The ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects, sales and simultaneous performance objectives. Work independently in determining one's personal work schedule to be productive. Work in a team environment, in order to achieve personal and team project milestones and to complete assignments within established time frames. Accept tasks and problems/situations that differ, requiring creativity to search for optimal solutions, when only broad and general guidelines exist for solving problems. The ability to utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past experience and the guidance and/or successful experiences of others. Demonstrated ability to interact at multiple levels within customers organizations. Negotiate with and convince others, in a potentially adversarial environment, including customer directors, managers and staff with opposing views to accept/approve plans, technical and project recommendations. Make professional technical sales presentations in writing, through email, reports, or orally, to an audience of high technical skills, management and operational experience. Ability to achieve results within established time frames and requirements. Develop accurate proposals and designs to meet customer needs.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Work is generally performed in an office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between more than 50% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction and moderate hand / finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenges and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibilities.
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