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Program Manager Wireless Services

About Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.

Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., is a trusted partner to a broad spectrum of customers across all industries, enabling them to realize the maximum value from their communications networks. We are a market-leading U.S.-based manufacturer of network equipment and a top U.S. patent holder in optical networking. Our solutions combine the best wireline, wireless, and software technology with extensive multivendor services expertise to deliver custom, end-to-end network integration and management solutions. For more information, please see http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom, connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/fujitsu-network-communications, and follow us on Twitter @FujitsuFNC.

Fujitsu is a leading information and communication technology (ICT) company, headquartered in Japan, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 132,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers.

We are a corporate culture that places great value on the pursuit of new possibilities previously unimagined and brings them to fruition has been the foundation of the Fujitsu’s success since its inception.  In an increasingly competitive world, in which the pace of change continues to accelerate, Fujitsu must strive for continuous innovation. Each and every employee will rise to the challenge of creating new value amid changes in the management environment, technology, society and the marketplace. With a spirit of challenge, we are committed to the continuous creation of new value.  Fujitsu wants innovators like you!

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager for our Wireless Services based in Richardson, TX.

The Program Manager will provide project/program leadership in the development, implementation and refinement of robust program management techniques on assigned programs.  The successful candidate will work as a member of the FNC SBU Wireless Services team, assuming program management responsibility for multiple engineering releases and forward looking development projects as well as services delivery projects for wireless products/solutions.  The Program Manager will work closely with product management, systems engineering, customers, the WBU and the release project teams to deliver FNC products and services as advertised, on schedule, within required budget, and to necessary levels of quality.

 Responsibilities & Success Factors

•  Manage assigned programs/projects to meet the P&L business goals utilization a variety of development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, and Hybrid).
• Provide independent program oversight, analysis, & direction to meet stakeholder commitments.
• Coordinate w/ supporting organizations for effective communications both internal & external
• Ensure proper application of PMO tools to meet the FNC governance model.
• Utilize CMMI & Six Sigma concepts to drive process improvement for the PMO and P&L centers.
• Perform as a change-agent in the training/indoctrination of PMO best-practices to the organization at large

Key Skills & Attributes:

•  Program management and development life-cycle process knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills; disciplined w/ priorities, meets dates, handles multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrates leadership strength; self-motivated, accepts authority and responsibility.
• Ability to work across boundaries and influence others outside the span of control.
• Deals in an environment of ambiguity; - senses and reacts to new and changing business conditions.
• Good communication skills; oral, written, non-verbal; internal and external facing w/ executive presence
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams from various internal and external organizations.
• Sound analytic and financial skills.
• Ability to think strategically and to scope tasks and set goals.
• Effective coaching/mentoring skills

Qualifications

•  Relevant program management experience with a track record of delivering successful results on large distributed systems inclusive of significant software development.
• General knowledge of the functional aspects of telecommunications systems or network management.
• Demonstrated competency in application of Six Sigma, CMMI, Agile and Waterfall methods.
• Cross-functional experiences within a high-tech business and R&D environments desired.
• PMP certification required.
• Certified Scrum Master or PMI-ACP desired.
• Certified Green Belt, Black Belt or Lean Expert helpful.
• Engineering degree desired.
• MBA helpful.

 Minimum Requirements (Minimum requirements to be considered for employment):

• Minimum of a BS degree in a Technical Field.
• Ten or more years of applicable business and program management experience.
• Experience managing programs larger than $5M in annual spend inclusive of profit/loss accountability.
• Demonstrated prior experience in managing complex programs with multiple interfaces, global diversity of team members, significant time constraints and variable work scope.
• Strong interpersonal/influence management skills 

At Fujitsu, one of our corporate principles is "We respect human rights." This principle underpins our corporate and individual activities and guides the actions of every Fujitsu Group member. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  By empowering people, we can unleash our collective strengths to create a better experience for our employees, our customers, and our partners.

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