Senior Program Manager

Synapse is a product development and consultancy firm. We work with the best companies in the world to drive innovation and introduce cutting-edge devices that positively impact our lives. Fueled by a desire to solve complex engineering challenges, we develop products that transform brands and accelerate advances in technology.

Synapse is looking for a Senior Program Manager to help lead engineering teams in their efforts to design cool products in an incredibly fun, fast-paced, and collaborative team environment. The primary focus of this role is on leading and managing cross-functional teams developing new products, services, and environments for our clients from concept through production. Creative problem solving skills, expert-level skills for communicating internally and externally, and demonstrated success in keeping projects on schedule are important in this role.

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in complex development projects
• Develop project execution strategies that best match the goals and priorities of the client
• Build and maintain rapport with new and repeat clients through thoughtful communication of project goals, priorities, status, risks and issues
• Create and maintain project schedules and budgets, monitor project team progress and make adjustments as required, assess risks and control scope
• Deliver high quality results on schedule and within budget

• Technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines
• Strong relationship building, presentation, and client interaction skills
• Experience shipping commercial products as Lead Project Manager
• Experience working with multiple disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Industrial Design
• Experience estimating and proposing fixed-price projects
• Experience working with overseas contract manufacturers
• Intimate understanding of day to day project delivery requirements, issues, needs and risk mitigation
• Strong understanding and use of project management "Best Practices", methodologies, standards, and tools
• 5-10 years of experience as a Project Leader/Program Manager
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
• Advanced degree is preferred
• Authorized to work in the US