About the job
Join the dynamic Enterprise Engineering team at NETGEAR, where you will take the lead in managing the development of cutting-edge Enterprise networking products, including switches, access points, and routers.
As a Senior Engineering Product Manager, your primary focus will be on project management and technical oversight. You will coordinate closely with ODMs and third-party vendors to ensure that products are delivered on schedule and meet the high-quality standards set by NETGEAR. Additionally, you will facilitate collaboration between component vendors and ODMs while navigating the approval process for product launches in conjunction with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Your role will be pivotal in addressing technical challenges swiftly by working collaboratively with PLM, support engineers, ODMs, and component vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the entire product delivery process, including requirements gathering, hardware, firmware, documentation, regulatory testing, and Agile release protocols in alignment with NETGEAR's policies.
- Lead project management efforts by developing, publishing, and adhering to project schedules while keeping all stakeholders updated on product status.
- Manage the product development process with suppliers (ODMs, chip vendors, software suppliers, etc.), ensuring efficiency in task reviews and optimizations.
- Supervise verification testing of product features and performance, addressing compatibility and testing issues in collaboration with QA and support teams.
- Coordinate customer and regulatory certifications to ensure products meet compliance standards.
- Contribute to documentation efforts by providing input for manuals, help files, application notes, and tech support web pages.
- Resolve any escalated technical support issues by collaborating with sales engineers to provide effective solutions for customers.
- Stay updated on technology advancements, supplier roadmaps, and industry standards, making informed product recommendations.
