About Us:Ecosense is a rapidly growing technology company based in Los Angeles. Our purpose is to invent, inspire and transform how we experience light. Our strategy is audacious and our expectations are high. We are pioneering in the areas of color science, photometry and mixed reality. Using the sun and the moon as inspiration, we are using our inventions to enhance our industry”s understanding of light and materially transform expectations for artificial light.We have been fortunate to light some of the most coveted spaces on earth and to be recognized by the likes of Red Dot for innovation and design, as well as Inc 500 and Deloitte for consistently making their fastest growing companies lists.Ecosense hires curious, collaborative, autonomous and smart people who also happen to be very nice. We have a passion for tackling the unknown, solving hard problems, and answering questions that haven”t been explored.Primary Role and Responsibility:We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and goal-oriented Program Manager with strong team leadership, program management skills, and demonstrated successes to join our growing this position, you will lead programs which require the formulation and implementation of coherent program plans and schedules, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and coordination with senior leadership, product marketing and functional departments.This position directs all phases of programs from design inception to product launch, driving execution and ensuring program meets on-time, on-spec, on-budget requirements.EssentialResponsibilities:Work with key stakeholders to outline the goals and objectives of the program, set and communicate expectations to cross-functional team members and senior leadership to ensure business alignment and prioritizationEstablish execution plans and schedules to include identifying critical milestones, risks and resources needed throughout product development lifecycleImplement and maintain a robust, proactive risk/opportunity management planMonitor all program activities to ensure compliance with product specifications, performance requirements, schedule and cost commitmentsAct as an advocate on behalf of the business and customers in driving a sense of urgency, team and individual accountability, and timely resolution of conflicts and requirement trade-offsLeading program gate reviews to present cost, schedule, and technical performance updates.Publish and present program status reports for EnterpriseAssist team members and technical leads as needed to help minimize churn and ensuring the program deliverables are timely, accurate, and high quality.Required Skills/Qualifications:7 years of applicable experience with Bachelor”s degree in a technical field of study5 years of applicable experience with Master”s degree in a technical field of study3+ years of Project or Program Management experience with demonstrated ability leading both hardware and software developments efforts in support of business and portfolio strategiesCompetency in program management strategies and methodologies, project performance evaluation and reporting, change and risk/opportunity management principles.Experience with project financials, developing and following strict budgetsStrong verbal, written, and presentation skills requiredSelf-starter able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectivelyProficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of project management and collaboration software (MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:Competency in Communications, Issue & Problem Resolution, Systems Engineering,RequirementsManagement, Risk & Opportunity, Continuous Improvement, and AgileProficient in applications of principles, concepts, practices, standards, and industry practices as they relate to the hardware and software development life cyclesExperience in commercial or consumer lighting industry desiredAll qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.Department:EngineeringLocation: Los Angeles, CAJob type: Full TimeSDL2017