Egineering Team Leader/ Project Manager

Xperi is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with employees across North America, Europe and Asia. The company invents, develops and delivers technologies for consumer electronics, connected cars, and digital content titles, powering renowned consumer brands such as DTS®, HD Radio™, and TiVo®. The role focuses on Linux and Android-based browsing solutions for Smart TVs and set-top boxes.

• 5+ years managing IT projects for external customers.
• 4+ years in the full software delivery lifecycle.
• Practical expertise in project management methodologies.
• Proven people management experience (e.g., handling challenges, communicating changes, motivating/developing teams).
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multisite, multicultural environments.
• Resilience in unpredictable situations with strong problem-solving skills.
• Technical background (ideally in TV/STB or embedded systems).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Systematic, highly organized, and proactive.
• Assertive with strong leadership qualities.
• "Can-do" attitude: team player, self-reliant, disciplined.

Nice to have:

• Experience with TV/STB devices or embedded systems.

• Lead project initiation: define scope, create estimates and schedules, secure resources, develop project plans, and gain sponsor/stakeholder approval.
• Deliver Xperi solutions to global customers while providing hands-on support during project execution.
• Communicate with customers and coordinate cross-functional project development.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sales teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Build and maintain team motivation/engagement through trust-building, inspiration, and people development.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (peer Project Managers, Sales, Department Heads, HR), external business partners, and customers.
• Mentor and develop team members.