Hardware Development Project Manager

About the Role
We are seeking a Hardware Development Project Manager to lead board-level hardware development programs from concept through production. This role serves as the key interface between Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams to ensure successful delivery of hardware solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with a solid understanding of hardware development processes, material planning, risk management, and cross-functional execution in a fast-paced product development environment.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Resource Management
Lead board-level hardware development projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
Manage hardware engineering resources, project budgets (including NRE costs), and deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle.
Drive project planning, execution, monitoring, and issue resolution to ensure on-time delivery.

BOM, Material Planning & Manufacturing Readiness
Own and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely release.
Coordinate material readiness and factory build planning to support engineering validation and production schedules.
Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure build readiness, quality compliance, and timely product delivery.

Risk & Change Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks across hardware design, validation, and manufacturing phases.
Drive engineering change management (ECO/ECN), evaluating impacts on schedule, cost, quality, and product readiness.
Facilitate design reviews and ensure action plans are effectively executed to address technical and operational risks.

Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as the primary liaison between Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management teams.
Align stakeholders on priorities, dependencies, project milestones, and execution plans.
Foster effective collaboration across global teams and external partners to achieve project goals.

Project Reporting & Governance
Provide regular project updates, status reports, risk assessments, and executive-level communications.
Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure adherence to project management and engineering processes.
Escalate critical issues and drive resolution through appropriate governance channels.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5-9 years of project management experience supporting hardware, electronics, or product development programs.
Strong understanding of hardware development processes, including design, validation, manufacturing readiness, and product lifecycle management.
Experience in BOM management, material planning, supply chain coordination, and engineering change management (ECO/ECN).
Demonstrated ability to manage project risks, drive mitigation plans, and execute complex cross-functional programs.
Proven experience working with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and external customers.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in server, data center, ODM/OEM, electronics manufacturing, or related hardware industries.
Knowledge of PCB/board-level product development and manufacturing processes.
Experience working with global cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
Familiarity with product release processes, engineering documentation, and change control systems.