Senior Staff – Engineering Program Manager (Wireless)

Job Category: Program / Project Management
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bengaluru

 

Job Title: Senior Staff (Wireless) Location: Bengaluru Work Employment: Full time
Department: PLM Domain: Engineering Program Management (EPM) Reporting to: Group Manager

About Us:

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder.

Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization’s long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.

 

Why Join Tejas:

We are on a journey to connect the world with some of the most innovative products and solutions in the wireless and wireline optical networking domains. Would you like to be part of this journey and do something truly meaningful? Challenge yourself by working in Tejas’ fast-paced, autonomous learning environment and see your output and contributions become a part of live products worldwide.

At Tejas, you will have the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds. From 5G to DWDM/ OTN, Switching and Routing, we work on technologies and solutions that create a connected society. Our solutions power over 500 networks across 75+ countries worldwide, and we’re constantly pushing boundaries to achieve more. If you thrive on taking ownership, have a passion for learning and enjoy challenging the status quo, we want to hear from you!

 

Who We Are:

The Engineering Program Management team (EPM) plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating the successful execution of engineering projects or programs within Tejas. Their responsibilities typically involve a blend of technical knowledge, project management, and leadership skills.

Engineering Program Manager ensures that engineering projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with the desired quality, while effectively managing cross-functional teams and communicating with stakeholders.

 

What You Work:

As a Senior Staff Program Engineer you will be responsible for driving development and sustenance various Network Functions and/or platform for our EPM Team. You’ll lead technical initiatives, mentor team members and collaborate closely with cross functional teams to drive innovation and ensure high-quality deliverables. You’ll leverage your expertise to solve challenging problems and contribute to strategic engineering decisions.

  • Create and own detailed program plans, schedules and charts and maintain communicable metrics (resource utilization, program costs, roadmaps) for management review
  • Remove project impediments by rigour planning and act quickly on resolving ad-hoc resource / setup requirements
  • Understand and deal with rapid & Agile development cycles; Remain flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
  • Ability to create and manage sprints through Scrum model, manage recurring activities through Kanban style and quickly provide resolutions
  • Plan achievable goals working with vendor PMs and cross functional teams
  • Create traceability through better dashboards
  • Automate Reporting and provide actionable triggers
  • Work with Internal and External – Hardware, Software, QA and Product teams to meet project deadlines and make necessary corrections and alternative plans to keep final deliverables on time

 Mandatory skills:

  • 5+ years of Program Management experience in an electronic product development scenario with hands-on experience in SDLC and hardware product development
  • Successful delivery of commercial high tech electronic products
  • Experience in managing 5G / 4G Radio, Baseband Programs is preferrable
  • Proficient in MS Project, JIRA, Excel, MS Project, SQL
  • PMP / ITIL certification is a plus
  • Hands-on Agile experience or Scrum certification is a plus
  • Motivation to be self-driven and not afraid to get hands dirty

 Desired skills:

  • PMP / ITIL certification is a plus
  • Hands-on Agile experience or Scrum certification is a plus
  • Motivation to be self-driven and not afraid to get hands dirty
  • Knowledge of Automotive / Electronics product engineering is a plus

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: B.E / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science Engineering
  • Experience: 16-20 years of Total Experience in a Wireless/Wireline Product development

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

  • Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all-inclusive environment for all employees.
  • We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
  • Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.

 

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