Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Hardware & Embedded Systems

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in hardware and embedded software delivery. Your role will cover a range of embedded and hardware-related projects - from driver-level development and firmware integration to mixed hardware/software solutions and full product development initiatives.

Beyond project execution, you will also participate in early-stage solution shaping, helping clarify requirements, estimate effort, and support engineering teams during pre-delivery phases.

You don’t need deep engineering expertise but having a relevant technical background or hands-on experience in hardware or embedded systems is a strong advantage. You should be comfortable navigating technical discussions, understanding embedded system constraints, and contributing to structured, realistic solution proposals.

What you’ll do:

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Define scope: Define scope, schedules, and deliverables together with business, technical leads and engineering stakeholders.

• Manage delivery: Oversee projects involving driver development, firmware updates, embedded system integration, and product-level initiatives.

• Track execution: Track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure timely milestone completion.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary link between engineering teams, sales, and external clients.

• Set realistic expectations and communicate business and technical constraints clearly.

• Facilitate scope adjustments and ensure alignment across all parties.

Process & Risk Management

• Implement structured project tracking using Jira or similar tools.

• Coordinate third-party partners, manufacturers, and certification organizations involved in the hardware lifecycle.

• Proactively address potential challenges such as hardware availability, testing constraints, and firmware reliability.

Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with embedded, firmware, and hardware engineers to ensure projects align with technical requirements and feasibility.

• Support iterative development cycles, driver refinement, and firmware integration.

• Help streamline project reporting and assist in resolving delivery challenges.

Solution Design & Estimation

• Collaborating with engineering leads to shape initial solution approaches for embedded and hardware projects.

• Support effort estimation, scope clarification, and feasibility assessment during RFQ/RFP or discovery phases.

• Translate technical input into structured proposals and delivery plans.

Key Requirements:

Project Management Experience

• 4+ years of experience in firmware, hardware, or embedded systems delivery - either as a Project Manager or in a technical engineering role with exposure to project coordination.

• Candidates with a strong engineering background who are motivated to grow into a project management path are highly encouraged to apply.

• Comfortable working in structured delivery environments and willing to develop deeper PM competencies (planning, tracking, stakeholder communication, risk management).

• Familiarity with modern project management methodologies is a plus, but not mandatory if you bring solid technical expertise and a willingness to learn.

• Experience with Jira or similar PM tools.

Technical Understanding

• General awareness of firmware development and driver-level programming considerations.

• Understanding of how hardware and software interact in embedded projects.

• Ability to communicate key embedded concepts in a clear and accessible way to clients and non-technical stakeholders.

Soft Skills & Communication

• Strong coordination and problem-solving abilities.

• Skilled at facilitating collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Effective at documentation, reporting, and client communication.

• Good level of English (min. B2).

Nice to have:

• Exposure to pre-sales activities (RFQs, RFPs, requirement gathering).

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance or certification processes.

Why join us?

• Work with highly skilled engineers on real-world embedded projects.
• Gain hands-on experience with driver development and firmware integration projects.
• Be part of a fast-growing, technology-driven company where structured project execution is valued.
• Enjoy a collaborative, flexible work environment that supports growth and learning.

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