Technical Program Manager

Non-CA Pay Range (Annual):

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, medical, 

dental, and vision coverage, 401(k),

life, and disability insurance to

eligible employees.

As a Technical Program Manager for the Technical Operations Dept. in Global Services and Support, you will identify potential issues, provide direct escalation management, and make strategic decisions based on balancing the needs of the business and technical constraints. Strong decision making, communication skills, the ability to influence both internally and externally within the organization, technical breadth and depth, and leadership are essential. Responsibilities include working across the GS&S organization to define strategy and requirements, identifying and securing commitment from the Product Mgmt., Engineering, and Manufacturing teams across the company to drive customer initiatives, setting timelines, and leading cross-functional teams from design through delivery.

Education & Experience Necessary for Success:

• At least five years of Technical Program Management experience
• At least 15 years’ experience in Software and/or Hardware companies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with the product development life cycle process
• Technical depth and breadth of layer 1 networking products and possess the ability to provide issue replication and troubleshooting
• Ability to analyze and prioritize technical and business requirements, scope technical requirements, manage multiple product integration efforts, and coordinate product launch.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional, cross-organization teams to define and create project plans, secure commitments on deliverables, and resolve gating issues.
• Experience in customer management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure

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“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.