Beta Project Manager

Douglas Adams once said, "Technology is a word that describes something that doesn't work yet." Funny, because it's true — so much so that it sparked our unrelenting mission to increase the positive impact of technology on people's lives.

From robot vacuums and voice assistants to banking apps, smart toys, and backyard grills, Centercode has helped shape countless products in virtually every household — and chances are good we've impacted your life already. We're full of people who take pride in striving toward our goals and having a blast while doing it. We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic, like-minded people to join us in making everyday life better through technology.

As a Beta Project Manager, you'll manage and support our customers' product tests (i.e., beta tests). This is a dynamic role that puts you in front of many of the most influential and innovative names in technology. If you've got the heart of a researcher, want to work directly with emerging tech, and love a good spreadsheet, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do as a Beta Project Manager

• Become an expert at our platform and process
• Work with our clients to scope projects to meet their goals
• Identify ideal targeted test candidates based on client requirements
• Collaborate on test logistics including unit shipping and retrieval
• Triage customer feedback generate detailed reports
• Support ongoing client data needs (generating custom reports, etc.)
• Study feedback to provide insightful observations and analytics
• Present results and recommendations to clients

What You Need to Do the Job

• High technical aptitude in both software and hardware
• Proven project planning and management skills
• Experience digging into data and building reports
• Previous experience delivering presentations to customers

What'll Give You an Edge

• 2-4 years of experience working in a tech-related space
• Experience in project or program management
• Familiarity with research methodologies
• Previous experience in a fast-paced agile tech environment

The Nitty Gritty

• This is a full-time, hybrid position, with weekly in-office days
• Candidates must live within commuting distance of our Mission Viejo HQ
• Sorry, Recruiters: We're not open to working with you on this role
• We require a successful background check following offer acceptance

More About Us

Centercode is a highly innovative tech company and we're growing all the time. Our weird and wonderful work culture is unified by geeking out hard over tech — the old, the new, and the yet-to-exist. We value adaptability over perfectionism and productivity over long hours. Also, towels. They're very important to us.

You'll Fit Right In If

• You love emerging tech — using it, talking about it, tinkering with it
• You're obsessed with using AI to amplify your productivity
• You're not afraid to ask (or answer) stupid questions
• You're a strong communicator but your an even better listener
• You were triggered by the grammar in that last bullet
• Your coworkers speak highly of you and your work
• You know your biggest weakness — and it isn't that you're a perfectionist
• You're a Builder with a track record to prove it
• You're willing to admit when you screw up (it happens to the best of us)
• You know the answer to the Ultimate Question

The Typical Perks You’d Expect

• Medical FSA
• Voluntary Dental Vision
• 3 weeks of PTO annually ✈️ (plus more the longer you're with the company)
• 401k matching
• Other Voluntary Insurance: life, disability, pet, etc. ♥️

Plus a Few Pleasant Surprises

• We pay for your phone (unlimited data!)
• We pay for your home internet (unlimited cat videos!)
• $1000 budget to turn your at-home workspace into a temple of productivity
• Annual raises and bonuses (treat yo self )
• Stock options
• Discounts on fitness, electronics, entertainment, and more
• IRL team-building events and parties in sunny Southern California