Project Manager

**Project Manager - Hardware & Software Development**

**Position Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Project Leadership & Execution**
- Lead end-to-end project management for hardware and software product development initiatives from concept to market launch
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, firmware engineers, industrial designers, and quality assurance specialists
- Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
- Facilitate effective communication between hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration

**Agile Implementation & Optimization**
- Implement and optimize agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) adapted for hardware-software integration projects
- Serve as Scrum Master for development teams, facilitating daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
- Coach teams on agile best practices and continuous improvement methodologies
- Adapt traditional agile practices to accommodate hardware development constraints such as longer lead times, physical prototyping, and manufacturing considerations

**Stakeholder Management**
- Partner with product management, engineering leadership, and executive stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and success metrics
- Provide regular project status updates, risk assessments, and milestone reports to senior leadership
- Manage vendor relationships and external partner coordination for hardware components and software integrations
- Facilitate decision-making processes and conflict resolution across teams and departments

**Process Improvement & Risk Management**
- Identify and mitigate project risks, particularly those related to hardware-software integration challenges
- Develop and maintain project management standards, templates, and best practices
- Drive process improvements to increase team velocity and product quality
- Manage change requests and scope adjustments while maintaining project objectives

**Required Qualifications**

**Experience & Background**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- 3+ years of project management experience in technology companies developing both hardware and software products
- 1+ years of hands-on experience implementing agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
- Proven track record managing projects with teams of 10+ members

**Agile Expertise**
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification required
- Deep understanding of agile principles and ability to adapt methodologies for hardware development constraints
- Demonstrated success in scaling agile practices across multiple teams and departments

**Technical Knowledge**
- Strong understanding of both software development lifecycle (SDLC) and hardware development processes
- Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware-software integration challenges
- Experience with product development processes including design validation, testing, and manufacturing
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for hardware products (FCC, CE, FDA, etc.)

**Leadership & Communication**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to executive leadership
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making approach
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification
- Experience with IoT products, consumer electronics, or medical devices
- Background in lean manufacturing or design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
- Experience with regulatory approval processes and compliance management
- Previous experience in startup or high-growth technology environments

**Core Competencies**

**Technical Skills**
- Advanced proficiency in project management software and agile tools
- Understanding of version control systems and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with CAD software and hardware design review processes
- Knowledge of supply chain management and vendor qualification processes

**Soft Skills**
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
- Strong emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, changing environments
- Customer-focused mindset with attention to quality and user experience

Pay: ₹18,973.62 - ₹84,980.91 per month

Work Location: In person