Program Manager

Do you love being a Program Manager? Are you looking for a new challenge within the technology industry? VITEC are looking for an experienced Program Manager to drive the delivery of our product roadmap across software and hardware development. This role is based in our office in Dalgety Bay, Fife.

VITEC are a leading IPTV and digital signage provider worldwide. Our values and solutions have formed the foundation of a reputation which has allowed us to build a global list of recognised customers including Nasa, NHS, BBC and the Royal Navy.

About the role:

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and drive the effective delivery of our product roadmap across the organisation. By working closely with product management, and quality teams, the role translates strategic priorities into executable plans, aligns resources, manages risks and releases and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. This role supports an efficient development lifecycle through clear tracking, reporting and synchronisation of activities while providing clear visibility of progress across the R&D portfolio.

What you’ll do:

Program Manager (PgM) Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders from all areas of the business – Software and hardware development teams, System Test, Customer Support, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Quality
• Work with product management to understand the priority of work and track prioritized work for each product
• Have a good understanding of:

- Software development lifecycles

- Hardware development lifecycles

- New Product Design and Release (NPDR) processes

- Project management and product development methodologies

• Translate project objectives into deliverable tasks for all stakeholders within a project
• Synchronize the different activities between departments to ensure an optimal development cycle then a faster time-to-market
• Review resource allocation for R&D – both retrospectively and as part of the forward planning
• Understand and work with the Quality department to ensure all products meet necessary regulatory and compliance requirements
• Manage the release process for all software and hardware deliverables
• General tracking of all R&D risks, issues, milestones and change requests on relevant active projects
• Report any deviation to the planned roadmap and activities, either coming from delays or resources issues so that General Management can reassess resources allocation.
• Report on multiple active projects, in conjunction with other Program Managers to give the business a holistic view of the status of all work

About You:

The ideal candidate is highly organised with excellent interpersonal and relationship‐building skills. You will communicate clearly on project status, risks, and timelines and have a strong understanding of the full hardware product development lifecycle from design through to manufacture. Having ideally worked in a technology, manufacturing, or electronics environments you will be experienced in applying project management methodologies appropriately making effective use of planning and tracking tools.

Knowledge & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a background in hardware and software delivery projects and an understanding of hardware product development lifecycle – from design to manufacture.

Training and experience in PRINCE 2, Agile PM methodology would be an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent organizational skills – ability to answer questions on project status, issues, risks, timelines etc for the business
• Experience with various project management methodologies (i.e. Agile and Waterfall) and understanding of relevance for different types of projects
• Experience gained from working in the technology, manufacturing and / or electronics industries in an international context, ideally in SME’s
• Can demonstrate experience of using relevant planning tools.

About VITEC

VITEC is a market-leading provider of IPTV, digital signage and video streaming technologies that help organisations harness the power of video to communicate, educate and entertain. VITEC is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of hardware and software for video encoding, decoding, transcoding, archiving and streaming over IP. Our end-to-end video streaming solutions enable customers to capture TV and video content directly from any source and manage its delivery, as channels or within digital signage screens, to any connected device via an existing network.

From corporate, broadcast and venues, to accommodation, government and military, VITEC has global expertise in delivering complex, proAV solutions. VITEC’s award-winning IPTV platform is a powerful suite of services for content management, digital signage, video archiving, and video wall processing. Our encode/decode solutions are 100% hardware based, including PCIe cards with SDK for custom design or OEM for high-performance video systems.

Headquartered in Paris, France, we have a global reach through our offices across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Making a difference with green initiatives, VITEC is the first Zero Carbon MPEG company and encourages customers to buy GreenPEGTM for continued environmental efforts to reduce greenhouse gases.

Why work for VITEC?

People Our people come first. Our teams are dynamic and inclusive and each person in every team is unique and valued. We are big on autonomy and empowering individuals to make a difference.

Work/life balance When you thrive, we thrive. Work- life balance is the key to a rewarding career. As you grow and develop, you’ll discover the tools, culture, and opportunities to help personalise your career journey, so it’s as unique and ambitious as you are. Hybrid and flexible working options are available too, where possible.

Growth Potential Working internationally with our team of experts means an always learning approach and there are lots of ways to play, problem solve and create. This growth will continue; innovation and evolution are key. Our growth is phenomenal – check out our company timeline and corporate overview – our future direction is clear.

Diversity and Inclusion Diversity, inclusiveness, and your career are vital to our success. Your point of view matters and you deserve to feel included. We empower you to use your voice and talents to help others find theirs. Whoever you are, we believe your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

Team Culture Our inclusive culture provides opportunities to grow your career. Our people create great work in a relaxed way, regardless of where their workstation is. Small teams mean your efforts and the great decision you make every day are seen. We’ve created a great team environment, with regular meetups for team collaborations and to share fun times together as well.

Benefits We take care of everyone. What makes us tick is our people. Our people are everything. The VITEC benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. You can find out more about the benefits we offer from the HR Contact in Country.

How to Apply

VITEC is an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter with an indication of your salary expectations.