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This role is ideal for a professional with a strong technical foundation in embedded systems, firmware, and hardware-software integration, who is comfortable managing cross-functional teams and ensuring project delivery on time and within scope.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the planning, execution, and delivery of low-level embedded and firmware projects, ensuring alignment with product and business goals.\nDevelop and manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and risk assessments for complex technical initiatives.\nCollaborate closely with engineering, QA, hardware, and firmware teams to translate product requirements into detailed project plans.\nTrack project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and quality standards.\nServe as a technical liaison between engineering teams and business stakeholders, providing clear updates and documentation.\nDrive process improvements, including best practices for firmware development, low-level software design, and integration testing.\nEnsure compliance with industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements as applicable.\nMentor and guide team members on project management practices, technical execution, and cross-functional collaboration.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.\n5+ years of program or project management experience in embedded systems, low-level software, or hardware-software integration.\nStrong technical understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, firmware, device drivers, or real-time operating systems (RTOS).\nExperience managing cross-functional teams in an Agile or hybrid project environment.\nExcellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.\nFamiliarity with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, etc.) and version control systems (Git, SVN).\nPMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.\nPreferred:\nExperience with automotive, IoT, industrial, or consumer electronics products.\nUnderstanding of hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, GPIO) and low-level protocol stacks.\nExperience in risk management, resource planning, and vendor coordination for embedded projects.\nSeniority level: Mid-Senior level\nEmployment type: Full-time\nJob function: Engineering, Product Management, and Project Management\nIndustries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Thundersoft","rawCompany":"thundersoft","city":"Detroit","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T03:50:26.472Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Product Program Manager","description":"Senior HR Generalist | Technical Recruiter | Account Manager | GTM | Building High-Impact Tech Teams | Strategic HR & Talent Partner for US & Canada… About the Role:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Product Program Manager to lead low-level software and hardware projects, driving complex technical initiatives from concept through execution. 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