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.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Skills:
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.
Key Attributes:
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.