Description

We are seeking an experience Product Development Manager for a company in Irvine, CA. Experience developing products for iPhone and other iOS devices a plus.

Temp to Hire

Full time

On-site

Flex Schedule - Will be set with manager and based on projects - approx could be 10 AM - 6 PM M-T and Friday 8-5

This role will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Product Development Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Responsibilities:

· Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.

· Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

· Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

· Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

· Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

· Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

· Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.

· Negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company where required.

· Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.

· Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

· Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

· Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

· Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

· Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

· Track project milestones and deliverables.

· Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

· Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.

· Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

· Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.

· Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

· Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

· Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

· Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Requirements:

· University degree or college diploma in the field of Engineering.

· 5+ years direct work experience in a project management capacity for Electronics, Software, or other high-tech industry, including all aspects of process development and execution.

· Technically competent with various software programs, such as MS Office, Visio, and MS Project.

· Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.

· Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

· Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

· Flexible during times of chan