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Program Manager (Austin, TX)

Job Description

Program Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse mix of initiatives primarily focused on launching and sustaining world-class Wi-Fi product certification programs.   He/she will work with the best technical and marketing talent in Wi-Fi Alliance member companies, driving industry-visible efforts that support the mission of establishing Wi-Fi technology as the center of seamless connectivity. 

The successful candidate is energetic, detail-oriented and a consummate team player who embraces tasks of all disciplines and complexity with unwavering enthusiasm and commitment.  He/she thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing startup atmosphere, leveraging limited resources and independently juggling many challenges and priorities while providing exemplary customer service to a rapidly-growing industry.

Duties

  • Working in a complex team environment, share sustaining responsibilities for a world-class product certification business
    • Coordinate development of Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs
    • Manage program development communications with Wi-Fi Alliance staff, board and members
    • Establish cohesion among member companies to achieve program goals
    • Provide assistance for certification customers and partners
    • Analyze and coordinate certification requests
    • Analyze and report Wi-Fi product certification data
  • Maintenance and evolution of certification policies and processes
  • Administer technical projects focused on deployment of new Wi-Fi certification programs
  • Support international membership needs in a timely manner
  • Some travel (<= 10%) will be required – domestic and international

Qualifications

  • Four year technical degree in a related field of technology
  • 3+ years of project management experience
  • Highly proficient with MS-Office and web applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with demonstrated proficiency addressing international audiences
  • Demonstrated aptitude for deeper learning in technical areas
  • Proven success working in dispersed, cross functional, and international (time-shifted) teams
  • Technical experience with Wi-Fi or other hardware products is a plus
  • Positive track record in successful relationships with customers and vendors

Compensation

  • This is a full time position with salary commensurate with education, credentials and experience.
  • The position is located in Austin, TX with no relocation provided.

Qualified candidates should send their resume to: jobs@wi-fi.org

About the Wi-Fi Alliance®

www.wi-fi.org

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global non-profit industry association of hundreds of leading companies devoted to seamless connectivity. With technology development, market building, and regulatory programs, the Wi-Fi Alliance has enabled widespread adoption of Wi-Fi worldwide.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ program was launched in March 2000. It provides a widely-recognized designation of interoperability and quality and it helps to ensure that Wi-Fi-enabled products deliver the best user experience. The Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 15,000 product certifications, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services in new and established markets. 

Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Alliance®, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA), the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, the Wi-Fi logo, the Wi-Fi ZONE logo and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Multimedia™, WPA2™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™, Passpoint™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™, Miracast™, Wi-Fi ZONE™ and the Wi-Fi Alliance logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.