RandD Operating Mgr

Overview

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Business Environment

The Digital & Photonics Center of Excellence (DP-COE), part of Keysight Technologies, has global responsibility for developing, manufacturing, and marketing a portfolio of Oscilloscopes, BERTs, AWGs, Digitizers, Photonics, Logic and Protocol solutions (instruments and software). These products provide fast, extensive insights that enable engineering teams in industries such as Computer, Semiconductor, Wireless, Automotive, Storage, Aerospace & Defense, and Communication to deliver with higher quality and efficiency.

As part of the Oscilloscope Applications Team, you will manage projects focused on Power Applications, Measurement Software, and Scope-based Application Development.

Responsibilities

• Define project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for Power & Measurement Applications.
• Collaborate with Product Planners, Architects, and Customers to align product requirements with development execution.
• Manage projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring iterative progress, backlog management, and regular stakeholder reviews.
• Promote the use of AI-powered tools and analytics to improve project tracking, defect detection, test automation, and predictive planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, FPGA, QA, manufacturing, solution teams).
• Drive international collaboration with global R&D teams in US, Europe, and Asia.
• Manage contractors and partners providing R&D resources.
• Ensure effective communication of program status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Software Engineering, or related field.
  
  

• Proven track record in R&D Project Management from concept to release.
• Strong program and people management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, backlog tracking, and sprint execution.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps / CI-CD pipelines for software development.
• Awareness of how to leverage AI/ML-based tools (e.g., defect prediction, project dashboards, automation, or data-driven decision making).
• Solid experience managing engineering teams on software-focused projects.
• Experience with resource planning, task assignment, and project tracking.
• Skilled in managing and reporting project budgets, risks, and schedules.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to build confidence with customers and leadership.
• Understanding of C#/C++/WPF and software engineering processes.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, power applications, and measurement software.
• Experience working with contractors and vendors is a plus.