Technical Project Manager III

Purpose Brands, LLC•Woodbury, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Purpose Brands, the parent company of Orangetheory, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, and The Bar Method, is seeking a Technical Project Manager III to lead cross-functional initiatives in our In Studio Engineering domain, which powers the in-studio technology experience across multiple fitness brands and thousands of global locations. The Edge Engineering team builds and maintains the on-prem and cloud-based backend and frontend systems, firmware/middleware on edge devices, edge devide design and validation, and the deployment frameworks that enable us to update and operate our in-studio systems at scale. This role requires deep technical fluency and demonstrated experience managing complex programs across embedded systems, full-stack cloud services, and software deployment pipelines. You’ll partner closely with engineering leadership, firmware developers, full-stack software engineers, QA, product managers, and field operations to ensure projects are scoped, delivered, and operationalized efficiently. If you're passionate about bridging software, hardware, and infrastructure in a fast-paced environment—and want to help shape the future of connected fitness experiences—we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field; equivalent work experience accepted.
7+ years of experience in technical project or program management, with at least 2 years in a domain involving hardware/software integration, embedded systems, or cloud-edge platforms.
Strong understanding of firmware and middleware development lifecycles, including testing and deployment strategies for edge devices.
Familiarity with cloud-native APIs and backend systems that support device interaction and data ingestion.
Experience managing projects involving CI/CD pipelines, software deployment tools, and version control systems across hardware fleets or edge environments.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate between engineering and operations.
Hands-on experience with agile tools like Jira and Confluence; capable of building clear and well-structured tickets and plans.
Demonstrated success working across cross-functional teams, vendors, and business partners to deliver complex technical initiatives.
Strong understanding of software governance, rollback strategies, and field-readiness requirements for live deployment environments.

Nice To Haves

Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of firmware/embedded systems, APIs, networking fundamentals, and deployment frameworks.
Program Ownership: Ability to own a high-impact technical program end-to-end, keeping multiple engineering teams aligned toward shared outcomes.
Communication: Clear, concise communicator with an ability to distill complexity into simple plans, stakeholder updates, and decision frameworks.
Execution Excellence: Strong planning and coordination skills with attention to detail and proactive risk management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experienced in aligning engineering, QA, product, operations, and support around a unified delivery approach.
Field Readiness: Familiarity with validating tech in the field and coordinating rollouts that minimize disruption and ensure measurable value.
Adaptability & Judgment: Knows when to escalate, when to dive deep, and how to shift between big-picture program strategy and tactical execution.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of multi-disciplinary initiatives spanning edge device firmware, middleware, and cloud-integrated APIs.
Drive technical programs across the lifecycle—from requirements gathering to successful deployment across global studio locations.
Translate complex business and system needs into actionable epics, stories, and technical documentation for engineering teams.
Coordinate activities across engineering, QA, product, field support, and studio operations teams—ensuring successful handoffs and production readiness.
Track deployment frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and edge software rollouts to ensure version consistency, monitoring, and rollback plans are in place.
Proactively identify risks across hardware/software dependencies, align milestones, and resolve blockers across internal and vendor-delivered systems.
Own program-level reporting and communications for initiatives involving firmware upgrades, new device enablement, or backend system integrations.
Ensure change management and stakeholder alignment for initiatives impacting in-studio tech environments, including field testing and operational readiness plans.
Collaborate with other TPMs to manage interdependencies and maintain roadmap alignment across the broader tech portfolio.
Contribute to ongoing process improvements and TPM team growth, mentoring less experienced TPMs when appropriate.