Hardware Project Manager in Redmond, WA

Candidate Location Requirements: Redmond, WA

If hybrid, # of days contractor will be required to work onsite: Must be onsite 4 days a week.

Daily Schedule & OT estimate: M-F 40 hrs/week - NO OT

Chance for Extension (Y/N): 6-month contract to start with a chance for extension based on budget renewal.

• Minimum 2-4 years experience with ADO
• Minimum 2-4 years experience with hardware, firmware or software project management
• Minimum 2-4 years experience/ understanding of test and measurement equipment.
• Minimum 2-4 years of HW product development experience

Typical Day in the Role

• Purpose of the Team: This team focuses on computing and hardware for client’s Azure Quantum which is a comprehensive, open cloud ecosystem that aims to bring the benefits of quantum computing to individuals and organizations worldwide. It provides a full-stack solution, including quantum solutions, software, and hardware, all accessible through Azure
• Key projects: This role will contribute to working with the DARPA agency to deliver designs and specifications for this program. This role will be spent supporting this DARPA program as well as additional PM support for hardware and test measurement equipment

Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of:

Government Programs:

• Documentations
• Specification writing (Requirement Spec, Architecture Spec, Engineering Design plan, Test plan)
• Using ADO
• Working on program schedules
• Leading internal meeting with HW development teams
• Supporting Test & Measurement of Cryogenic Fridges (These are test systems for the quantum devices)
• Scheduling and implementing test system upgrades
• Doing the test system bug triage weekly
• Process improvement
• Other PM tasks to be determined

Summary:

Hardware Project Manager

• The main function of a Hardware Project Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities including project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops, tracks and manages project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements, system architecture and engineering development plans
• Facilitate cross functional teams communication within multiple layers of computing system
• Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized

• Experience using ADO
• Experience with Microsoft tools (Powerpoint, word, excel, project)
• 2-4 years experience as a project manager or R&D engineering manager

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