In this role, the Technical Program Manager will support the research team that is working on the future of input and interaction for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). This role will focus on managing cross-functional software programs through the planning and execution phases while working with researchers and engineers. Other aspects of the job will include communicating with stakeholders, coordinating resources and timelines, and interfacing with partner teams in research. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

● Work with internal research/engineering teams to define roadmaps/milestones, 

track statuses of multiple projects, lead regular check-ins (weekly, monthly, 

quarterly, etc.), identify and escalate dependencies and risks, seek and reduce 

inefficiencies 

● Develop, maintain, and hold teams accountable to schedules while accounting 

for technical challenges and available resources 

● Coordinate cross-functional interactions/dependencies and align disconnected 

teams 

● Communicate program progress to cross-functional stakeholders through internal 

posts and meetings 

● Organize and maintain information and task management systems 

● Develop new lightweight processes as needed and improve existing processes 

based on feedback/retrospectives, keeping teams moving fast while minimizing 

unnecessary overhead 

● Work with researchers to coordinate human subjects research experiments, 

including lab setup and data collection and analysis operations 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

● 4+ years of experience as a technical program manager, working with engineers 

or researchers and driving project progress and schedules 

● Experience in software development, firmware, system engineering or 

human-computer interaction 

● Excellent computer skills and proficient with spreadsheets (G Suite, Excel) 

● Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, proactiveness, and 

resourcefulness 

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent 

activities with ambiguity and to work successfully under pressure 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

● Experience in program management, process definition/improvements, relevant 

tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile) 

● Experience with research, academic, and/or startup environments 

● Experience working autonomously with team members from diverse backgrounds 

(scientists, engineers, program managers, supply chain, finance contacts, 

lawyers) and teams at different levels in the organization 

EDUCATION  

● Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience in areas of 

computer science, machine learning, and/or human computer interaction required 

● MBA, M.S./Ph.D. or other related advanced degree preferred. 

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

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