Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager - Embedded Systems & Hardware

Location: Chennai - Hybrid
Category: Program Management
Area: Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers to eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and dramatically reduce tool cost and complexity, enabling them to better secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.

We are seeking a results-driven Program Manager with deep expertise in managing embedded software and hardware programs across the full product lifecyclefrom concept through launch. This is an ideal opportunity for a tech-savvy leader who thrives in high-complexity environments and can drive execution across diverse, cross-functional teams.

• Lead cross-functional programs involving hardware, embedded systems, firmware, and manufacturing workflows.
• Own end-to-end program delivery, from requirements definition and planning to execution and launch.
• Act as the central point of coordination between hardware, software, procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and manage detailed program plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Coordinate with regulatory certification agencies to define certification pathways and ensure compliance with launch timelines.
• Monitor program health, track KPIs, and report status to leadership with clarity and confidence.

• Successfully managed embedded systems and hardware programs in a product development setting.
• Gained strong understanding of firmware development, hardware design, and manufacturing processes.
• Built and executed detailed program plans, managing schedules, dependencies, and risks.
• Effectively communicated with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Collaborated with global teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality programs.
• Navigated complex problem-solving in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

• A proven program manager with exceptional planning, execution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Technically fluent, ideally with a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• A proactive leader who thrives in high-complexity, fast-moving environments.
• A solutions-oriented problem solver who brings clarity and alignment to cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working across geographies and time zones, with strong collaboration skills.

As an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and/or local law.

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If your experience and skills closely match our job description but may not necessarily fulfill all requirements, please still apply. Gigamon is on a continued mission to grow and scale an innovative organization. We believe this is best achieved by hiring, celebrating, and respecting people with diverse backgrounds, skills, perspectives, and experiences.

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