Program Management Technical Specialist

Liqid•Westminster, CO

8d•$92,000 - $113,000•Onsite

About The Position

Liqid is seeking a Program Management Technical Specialist with strong technical aptitude across both electronic hardware and software development workflows. In this role, you will support project activities throughout the product lifecycle-helping engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external partners stay aligned on requirements, schedules, and deliverables. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical environment, excels at organization and communication, and wants to grow deeper into hardware and software project coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Management, or related field
2-4 years of experience in project coordination or project support within hardware, firmware, or software development environments
Familiarity with electronic hardware development processes such as design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing
Understanding of software development workflows, including Agile, sprint planning, and release coordination
Experience supporting teams that work with contract manufacturers or OEMs
Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Arena, MS Project, and Microsoft 365
Comfortable and proficient using AI tools (e.g., LLM assistants, coding copilots, research/analysis tools) as part of your daily workflow.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating HW projects with exposure to embedded software, firmware, and/or other software projects
Familiarity with Stage/Phase Gate development processes
Exposure to Agile methodologies and sprint ceremonies
Interest in growing into full program management responsibilities
Preferred experience building or customizing AI-driven workflows, prompts, or automations that measurably improve your output, speed, or quality.

Responsibilities

Support planning, scheduling, and tracking for hardware, with some firmware, and software development activities.
Assist with documentation, requirements updates, and milestone tracking from concept through production and release.
Coordinate communication between hardware engineering, software engineering, QA, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
Help maintain documentation flow, track build schedules, and support communication with contract manufacturers and ODM partners.
Monitor risks, dependencies, and blockers; escalate issues to program leadership as needed.
Assist with budget monitoring, cost tracking, and vendor documentation.
Support quality processes by tracking test results, validation activities, and release readiness.
Prepare status updates, dashboards, and project documentation for internal stakeholders.