Projcet Manager - Electronic Design Services

Emerald Technologies• remote, US,

12d•$100 - $101•Remote

About The Position

Optimum Design Associates, an Emerald Technologies company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead customer engagements and cross-functional teams in delivering complex electronic product development programs. This role drives successful outcomes across diverse industries, balancing varying service, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Relevant bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of project/program management experience.
Proactive planning and communication skills with ability to adjust to cross-functional audiences.
Ability to drive multiple projects within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, often ambiguous environment.
Self-starter who thrives in a remote working environment.
Proficiency with program management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Understanding of PCB hardware development lifecycle and terminology, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end hardware development programs, from statement-of-work, preparing and presenting estimates, and defining requirements through the program life cycle (design, prototype build, bring-up, and validation).
Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to develop and drive program schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination (electrical, mechanical, firmware, layout, prototype manufacturing, and supply chain, and accounting teams).
Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for expanded engagement.
Work closely with internal teams to track progress, resolve technical challenges, and ensure design, validation, and manufacturing milestones are met, while maintaining quality and budget expectations.
Provide customers with regular insightful program updates, including status, risks, and mitigation plans.
Drive and continuously improve internal program management processes for quality, consistency, and scalability.