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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Summary:
As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, firmware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive supplier firmware integration strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a Jira based register of FW deliverables per system with specific versions, capabilities, and delivery dates. Understand, plan, and track supplier firmware releases to meet the milestone release configurations and their respective feature and performance targets.
- Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to teams impacted by supplier firmware integration.
- Confer with engineers and consumer teams to assess needs, process improvements, and best practices.
- You will communicate challenges and identify program risks while proactively coordinating mitigation plans.
- Analyze and report on problems with deployed software.
- Ensure every team impacted by supplier firmware understands what they need to deliver at all times.
- Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders and leadership on the firmware integration plan status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
- Set the agenda for key decisions to be made at each meeting to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce risks.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
- 6+ years of experience in engineering and program management
- Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
- Experience with Firmware development and validation process for
- Experience working with suppliers to integrate Firmware/Software for a tangible Hardware product
- Extensive experience with Jira for planning and tracking firmware releases
- Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects
- Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
- Bonus: Familiarity with AGILE and ASPICE development methodologies
The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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