Program Manager Tech

Program Manager Tech 2 Job Summary : Talent Software Services is in search of a Program Manager Tech for a contract position in Redmond, WA. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary : The ideal resume would contain strong independent working ability, proven research skills, experience with hardware or network environments, and demonstrated self‐direction in data investigation. Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities : This role revolves around a Hardware Planning team that drives Lifecycle stages of products and devices. New SKUs / devices, replacement devices. The candidate will assist in researching data and helping with daily churn of unexpected research needed to support all teams. What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role? : The ideal candidate would be from the tech industry with product knowledge. The role will consist of approximately 80% researching lifecycle information for hardware devices, digging through multiple systems, manually reviewing data in Excel, and consolidating device attributes. Interface with clients, as required, on technical matters and / or project subject matters from project initiation through delivery. Provide program / project schedules and status reports. Create the functional specifications, requirements and / or scope that will be used as a tool in making decisions as to how the product, service and / or project will be implemented. Provide technical and / or analytical information to Product Managers, as required. Organize cross-functional activities, ensuring that the program is completed on schedule and within budget constraints. May manage / oversee a project. The purpose of this team is network hardware planning and managing the lifecycle of hardware devices, including last‐time buys, decommissioning, and researching device lifecycle attributes. This role will contribute to device lifecycle management projects, including pulling data on older devices, determining end‐of‐life timelines, and identifying when replacements are needed. Qualifications : Minimum 2-4 years' experience with network or hardware industry experience (sponsor's #1 skill). Minimum 2-4 years' experience with program management skills. [Request Minimum 2-4 years' experience with analytical and technical skills (data review, Excel, lifecycle research). If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!