Build and maintain formal project plans including schedules, deliverables, and cross-team dependencies—spanning internal engineering teams and external partners.
Facilitate structured phase reviews to ensure each development stage is complete and ready for the next.
Monitor program execution, escalate risks early, and provide clear, ongoing status updates to leadership.
Drive strategies to reduce schedule risk and technical uncertainty across firmware, embedded software, and systems integration programs.
Validate test strategies and ensure end-to-end testing is completed successfully before release.
Coordinate quick, cross-functional resolution when issues arise during development or validation.
Coach engineers, Product Managers, and technical leads on effective program execution processes.
Champion Agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and scalable, repeatable engineering workflows.

Requirements

8+ years in Technical Program Management, Engineering Management, or Systems Engineering.
Deep experience with embedded systems, firmware, IoT devices, or hardware–software integrated products.
A proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs across global teams.
Ability to dive into technical details—debugging, architecture, system design—while maintaining strategic oversight.
Exceptional communication, influence, and executive-ready reporting skills.
Experience with program governance, risk mitigation, and structured decision-making.
Proven success operating in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments.
Experience with fleet-scale IoT systems, consumer electronics, automotive, or similar domains.
Knowledge of connectivity stacks (Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE/5G), OTA update systems, device provisioning, and security.
Familiarity with manufacturing software lifecycles, including factory tools, component EOL, and sustaining engineering.
Experience shaping roadmaps, establishing processes, and scaling engineering or TPM organizations.
Proficiency with Agile/Scrum, release trains, and hybrid hardware + software development workflows.

Benefits

Health insurance
401k contribution
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short term and long term disability coverage
Life insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Technical Program ManagementSystems EngineeringEmbedded SystemsFirmwareIoT DevicesDebuggingArchitectureSystem DesignAgileScrum

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluenceExecutive ReportingRisk MitigationDecision-MakingCoachingCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic OversightContinuous ImprovementProblem-Solving