Universal Electronics

Assistant Manager, PM

Universal Electronics

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AssemblyETLIoTPMP

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for new electronic product introductions (NPI) or derived products
  • Serve as primary point of contact and lead cross-functional teams (Engineering: EE, SW, ME; Sourcing; Supply Chain; Manufacturing; Quality Assurance)
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans (scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk register) and define milestones and deliverables
  • Drive project execution according to plan; track progress, identify critical paths, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks and issues
  • Manage project budgets, forecast resource needs, secure resources with functional managers, and track expenditures against budget
  • Facilitate clear, concise, and timely communication (status reports, dashboards, meetings) to stakeholders and escalate critical issues appropriately
  • Ensure adherence to electronics development processes including design reviews (HW/SW), DFM/DFMEA/PFMEA analysis, prototyping (EVT/DVT/PVT), and qualification testing (reliability, environmental, regulatory compliance)
  • Coordinate with Sourcing, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, and Manufacturing to manage component procurement, supplier relationships, and transition to mass production
  • Proactively identify technical, schedule, resource, and supply chain risks and develop/implement mitigation and contingency plans
  • Ensure projects deliver products that meet technical specifications, quality standards, reliability targets, and regulatory requirements on time and within budget
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices within the organization

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of direct project management experience within the electronics industry (consumer electronics, semiconductors, IoT, industrial electronics, medical devices, automotive electronics)
  • Fluency in English (mandatory); Chinese speaking capability preferred
  • Solid understanding of electronics product development processes: HW design, PCB layout, firmware development, software integration, mechanical design, testing methodologies
  • Experience with manufacturing processes (SMT, assembly, test) and working with global design/manufacturing teams
  • Experience with regulatory compliance processes (FCC, CE, UL, ETL)
  • Experience managing projects involving RF, power electronics, or wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee)
  • Experience with project management tools (Keyedin, MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering preferred (other majors considered based on work experience)
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
  • Ability to regularly travel for work