Program Manager – HW Integration & Cross-Functional Delivery

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project/Program Manager to lead cross-functional integration efforts for new hardware platforms that include FPGA , Software , Front-End Firmware , and End-to-End communication systems . This role demands both technical fluency and strong leadership to manage complex integration activities while ensuring alignment between R&D milestones and business objectives such as sales projections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program & Integration Leadership:
• Own and drive the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary integration programs for next-gen HW platforms.
• Lead project planning, execution, tracking, and risk management across FPGA, SW, FW, and communication system domains.
• Coordinate closely with HW, embedded, and systems engineering teams to align component development and integration timelines.
• Hardware Lifecycle Oversight:
• Track and manage the complete HW development cycle: concept, design, prototyping, validation, pre-production, and production.
• Ensure proper synchronization between design milestones, component lead times, verification phases, and system-level integration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Facilitate clear communication between R&D, Product Management, Sales, and Operations to maintain unified goals.
• Translate technical status and milestones into business impact, keeping commercial and sales teams informed of development timelines.
• Bridge gaps between customer needs, sales forecasts, and engineering capabilities.
• Commercial & Strategic Alignment:
• Connect sales projections and business forecasts to R&D deliverables and project timelines.
• Help define product launch windows based on hardware readiness and integration maturity.
• Support portfolio planning by identifying high-impact features and delivery risks affecting customer commitments.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management:
• Prepare program dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure proper documentation of decisions, risks, and mitigation plans.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in project/program management in hardware-centric environments.
• Proven experience leading projects involving FPGA, embedded SW, firmware, and E2E communications.
• Deep understanding of hardware development cycles, from design to mass production.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering principles and hardware-software co-design.
  
  

• Experience with Agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with telecommunications, wireless systems, or RF hardware platforms.
• Financial and business acumen to understand product margins, forecasting, and ROI.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional coordination skills.
  
  

• Technically curious and detail-oriented.
• Able to translate complex technical issues into business-relevant language.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and commitment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across disciplines.