Program Manager – Embedded Systems (SWHW)

Position: Program Manager Embedded Systems (SW/HW)

Location : Milpitas CA -Day 1 onsite

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with strong Embedded Software and Hardware expertise to lead complex cross-functional programs involving embedded products and this role you will be responsible for end-to-end program execution across the product lifecycle-from concept and architecture through development validation regulatory compliance and release. You will work closely with engineering quality regulatory supply chain and customer stakeholders to ensure on-time high-quality delivery of embedded solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage embedded system programs involving firmware software hardware and system integration across multiple teams and geographies.
• Define program scope objectives deliverables milestones and success criteria in alignment with business and customer goals.
• Drive end-to-end program execution across the product development lifecycle including requirements design development verification validation and release.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including embedded SW HW systems engineering QA regulatory manufacturing and suppliers.
• Track and manage program schedules dependencies risks issues and mitigation plans; proactively escalate when required.
• Ensure adherence to embedded development processes medical quality standards and Medical regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate technical and program reviews including design reviews milestone reviews and customer governance meetings.
• Manage change requests impact analysis and trade-offs related to cost schedule scope and technical feasibility.
• Oversee integration of embedded software firmware hardware and third-party components.
• Support release planning production readiness and post-release sustainment activities.
• Provide clear concise program status reports to senior leadership and customers.
• Mentor and guide teams on program management best practices within embedded environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Electronics Electrical Computer Science Embedded Systems or related field).
• 8 years of experience in program or project management within embedded systems (SW/HW) product development. PMP/PgMP certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of embedded software firmware hardware design and system integration concepts.
• Hands-on experience working with embedded development teams using C/C RTOS Linux microcontrollers SoCs and communication protocols (SPI I2C UART CAN Ethernet etc.).
• Proven experience managing programs using Agile Scrum SAFe Waterfall or hybrid models.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle (PDLC) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) for embedded products.
• Experience with risk management dependency tracking and cross-team coordination in complex technical programs.
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced multi-project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices.
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO 13485 ISO 14971 IEC 62304 IEC 60601 (as applicable).
• Experience managing programs involving cybersecurity safety and compliance for embedded systems.
• Exposure to hardware manufacturing NPI and supply chain coordination.
• PMP PgMP SAFe Agilist or similar program management certification.
• Experience working directly with customers and external partners in delivery-driven engagements.