Job Description

Acara Solutions is seeking a talented SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER for a position with a microchip manufacturing company in SAN JOSE, CA. This opportunity is a 12 to 18 month contract assignment with the potential to become a full time, direct employee. THIS POSITION IS 3 DAYS ONSITE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

THE SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER is responsible for engineering and technical disciplines for specific functions of the tool software development. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. The mission is to manage and deliver quality software that satisfy the customer requirement on time and on budget, while balancing the project triple constraint and managing project risks and stakeholders.

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel's performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage risks and (internal) customer requirements.
• Define deliverables for engineers.
• Hold regular meetings to provide information, identify interdependencies, secure cross -sector alignment and agreements.
• Manage project structure.
• Set up a team structure that reflects the work content.
• Work with architects to define the project scope and required budget.
• Understand proper escalation paths and act accordingly.
• Understand how own module links to the total machine.
• Respond to requests for changes with impact assessment and secure program agreements before accepting changes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with new product and software development
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with or managing one of the following software areas: equipment system control, image processing algorithm, Windows UI, software testing and releasing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Experience with semiconductors

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F -1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Company Description

Acara understands that finding that rewarding next step along your career path can be challenging. We also understand the legwork that goes into being your career advocate. Our award-winning recruiters focus on the candidate experience, getting to know you and your goals, both long- and short-term. They get to know your skills and your growth trajectory so that they not only can represent you in front of our more than 1,000 customers with opportunities across North America, but also connect you with the best-fit role. After all, optimal workforce experiences come when employees are matched with companies who need—and value—their skills and contributions. That’s why, for over 60 years, we’ve engaged our candidates with a high-touch, consultative approach that affords us a clear vision of ideal career paths, and it’s why we consistently gain the trust of our employees and customers alike. Acara is in the business of scouting talent, evaluating human potential, recognizing commonalities between people and employers, and changing lives in the process. Because in an increasingly commoditized world, we believe some things still deserve a personal touch. Finding the best-fit jobs for you is one of them.