CareerPlan

Engineering Program Manager

Vimercate, ItalyFull-time€57k–€74k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage sophisticated hardware product development programs and sustaining lifecycles independently, driving predictable execution across the optical communication product portfolio.

Role type

Senior IC Engineering Program Manager (Hardware)

Builds

High-capacity optical communication systems, subsystems, and transmission components

Domain

Telecom, Optical Networking, High-Speed Datacenter Systems

Required skills

Hardware product lifecycle management, Critical-path project scheduling, Program budgeting, Risk register management, Cross-functional team alignment, Governance process adherence

Preferred skills

PMP certification, Telecom/Optical Networking industry experience, Cisco/ISO/TL9000 processes knowledge, Cross-timezone stakeholder influence

Technologies

DWDM, Transceivers, Linecards, Routers/Switches

Responsibilities

Prepare program plans, schedules, and budgets; Conduct program reviews for status reporting; Identify program risks and devise mitigation plans; Direct budget planning and spend management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC