Project Manager

Eridan•Sunnyvale, CA

22h

About The Position

Eridan is a deep tech startup working on breakthrough wireless technology with the potential to transform how the world communicates. We move fast, operate with purpose, and hold ourselves to an unusually high standard of execution. The people who thrive here are those who see ambiguity as opportunity, take ownership without being asked, and care deeply about getting things right. We're building the structures and processes that will carry us from early-stage to scaled operations — and we need people who are excited to help build those foundations, not just inherit them. We're looking for a Project Manager who can bring order, structure, and strategic clarity to how Eridan plans and delivers software. This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage an already-defined PM process. It's for someone who wants to create one — and then own it. You'll work at the intersection of software engineering and product strategy, owning the long-range planning that keeps our teams aligned and moving. You'll be the connective tissue between big-picture goals and day-to-day execution. This role sits within a high-trust, high-ownership environment. You'll be expected to speak up, push back when something doesn't make sense, and move fast without waiting for perfect conditions. If that sounds like you, read on.

Requirements

3–5 years of project management experience, ideally in a software or technology context
Strong Jira proficiency and hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Ability to communicate fluently with software engineers — you don't need to write code, but you need to understand how software gets built
Demonstrated ability to build or significantly improve PM processes in a high-growth or resource-constrained environment
Action-oriented and self-directed — you move things forward without waiting for someone to tell you it's time
Comfortable with conflict — you'll push back on stakeholders, surface hard truths, and drive resolution on competing priorities
Adaptable and calm under ambiguity — startup environments change fast, and you adjust without losing momentum
Active user of AI productivity tools (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Background as a Process Engineer, Operations Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer — these career paths often produce exactly the mindset we're looking for
Experience in an early-stage (Seed–Series B) startup or similarly fast-moving technical environment
Familiarity with hardware/software hybrid product development cycles
PMP certification or equivalent formal PM training
Exposure to government contracts, or grant-funded project structures

Responsibilities

Own and maintain Eridan's 12–24 month software deliverables roadmap — keeping it current, realistic, and aligned with company goals
Design and lead quarterly sprint planning cycles, defining feature development stages from concept through delivery
Partner closely with software engineers to scope work, surface blockers early, and keep delivery on track
Build project management processes and documentation standards where few currently exist — you'll be starting from a mostly blank slate
Facilitate cross-functional alignment: bridging engineering, product, and operations so priorities stay clear and dependencies don't become surprises
Track progress in Jira and produce clear, consistent status updates for stakeholders at all levels
Run retrospectives, planning ceremonies, and working sessions that actually drive decisions — not just fill calendars
Leverage AI tools (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) to increase your own throughput and help the teams around you work smarter

Benefits

Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits
The opportunity to work on technology that has a real chance of reshaping a global industry
Ability to learn, develop, and advance within a flexible environment
Celebrate progress company-wide

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