Job Description

As the Lead of the Software EPM team for Square Hardware, you will manage a small group of experienced technical EPMs who work with product, engineering and operations teams on new product development and our in-market portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Hardware EPM, you will utilize a solid Software / Firmware / Consumer Electronics background to understand technical details of cross-functional issues and risks. The Software EPM Lead will utilize previous management experience to mentor and unblock the team and to help Square Hardware scale our portfolio and development approach.

You Will:

• Lead a small team (6-10) of experienced technical Software Engineering Program Managers
• Drive program management best practices for software development 
• Foster a culture of informed risk-taking and collaborative problem-solving
• Provide career development and growth opportunities to the team
• Partner with Leads across Square Hardware disciplines (Product, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Infrastructure) etc to improve the Square Hardware development process
• Build relationships outside of Square Hardware (eg Applications and UX teams, Finance partner, certification partners, external labs, etc)

Qualifications

You Have:

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of team leadership experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with consumer electronics devices including manufacturing test interface
• Strong technical background
• Experience leading a distributed team
• Ability to travel internationally
• Custom Android knowledge is a plus