Program assistant Jobs in Richmond, BC

Organizational Summary

Lantronix Inc. is a – Global M2M communications hardware manufacturer and a provider of Software as a Service (SaaS), connectivity services, engineering services, intelligent hardware, and turnkey solutions for Automotive Infotainment, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Remote Environment Management (REM). Lantronix enables its customers to provide reliable and secure IoT Intelligent Edge and OOBM solutions while accelerating time to market. Lantronix products and services dramatically simplify the creation, development, deployment, and management of IoT projects while providing quality, reliability and security across hardware, software, and solutions.

Job Summary

The Program Manager at Lantronix is responsible for leading large-scale, cross-functional product development programs with a focus on embedded and IoT-based solutions. This role ensures alignment across multiple departments—including Hardware, Software, Mechanical, Certification, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Product Management—to deliver successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in Agile/hybrid methodologies and product lifecycle governance, and be capable of driving execution at both the tactical and strategic levels.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead multiple complex programs simultaneously, managing timelines, resource allocation, deliverables, and risk.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (Engineering, PLM, Operations, Legal, and Finance) and external customers or partners.
• Drive program-level planning, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Support executive reporting through high-quality dashboards, status updates, and metrics.
• Oversee project documentation, schedules, and quality reviews across the entire product lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide junior program managers and project coordinators on best practices and processes.
• Facilitate resolution of technical and business challenges across global teams.
• Ensure all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations are clearly defined and met.
• Maintain oversight of cost controls and alignment to budgetary targets.
• Continuously refine program management tools, templates, and methodologies to improve team performance.
• Collaborate with Sales and PLM to influence product strategy and ensure alignment with customer needs.

Education & Experience

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Computer Science (CS), or a related field.
• Must have at least 6 years of experience in technical or program management roles, ideally with wireless technology or product development experience, preferably in embedded systems or IoT domains.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs from concept to launch in a matrixed, global organization
• Experience managing remote or cross-geographical teams.

Required qualifications and skills include, but are not limited to:

• Extensive knowledge of Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong background in IoT or embedded product development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Proficiency in managing risk, change control, and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to foster collaboration among diverse technical and non-technical teams.
• Track record of budget management, contract negotiation, and SOW oversight.

Preferred qualifications and skills include, but are not limited to:

• PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and regulatory requirements in electronics or IoT sectors.
• Hands-on experience using program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project.