Technical Agile Program Manager - Mandarin required - REMOTE

Agile Technical Program Manager (Mandarin Required)

Location: Remote or Port Washington, New York or Austin, Texas

Reports to: Associate Director of Smart Technology

Team: IoT Technology Development (R&D)

WAC Group has disrupted our industry by challenging conventions and building sustainable products and systems with integrity. With multiple thriving brands, our unparalleled, world-class organization includes WAC Lighting, WAC Home, Modern Forms Luminaires + Smart Fans, Schonbek, dweLED, WAC Landscape, AiSPiRE, VENTRIX, Colorscaping, WAC Architectural and WAC Limited brands. WAC Group makes significant investments in breakthrough technologies, electronics research and development, and advanced engineering. Through eco-friendly manufacturing and giving back to our local and global communities, we are overcoming challenges with creativity and innovation!

Position Summary:

The Agile Program Manager leverages deep expertise in Agile methodologies to drive multiple integrated projects across cross-functional hardware, firmware, application, and cloud development teams. The Program Manager is responsible for aligning delivery with strategic objectives, driving execution through Agile frameworks, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring consistent value delivery at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-project programs aligned with business strategy.
• Define program vision, execution roadmap, milestones, and success metrics.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, issues, and escalation across projects.
• Ensure alignment between business stakeholders, engineering, R&D, Product Management, Tech support and sales teams.
• Provide clear, data-driven status reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, predictability, and quality.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver alignment between hardware, firmware, app and cloud roadmaps.
• Provide explicit dependency tracking between US and China teams.
• Create well-defined ownership of platforms, services, and interfaces.
• Deliver shared program goals, definitions of "done," and success metrics across regions.
• Define clear decision rights (what is global vs. local).
• Drive and influence trust between regional leads across time zone and cultural gaps.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study.
• 5 years of experience in program management or project management in complex business environments.
• 3 years managing programs in Agile or scaled Agile environments.
• 3 years managing cross-functional programs in Jira.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Proven experience driving cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Agile certification is a plus.
• Jira administration experience a plus.
• Fluent Chinese Mandarin language skills are required.

The expected salary is 145,000-155,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors allowed by law.

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: paid time off; medical & dental coverage (including family coverage), vision, life, 401(k); tuition assistance; and continuous training and development. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume as directed. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted.

WAC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, WAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note, all responsibilities outlined in the above job description are subject to change as needed. All efforts will be made to ensure proper notice is given for changes in responsibilities.

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