Project Manager IRC286765

Description

This role is essential for driving success across embedded/IoT programs.

You will step into leadership of established engineering teams delivering innovative solutions for next-generation connected devices, embedded platforms, and IoT ecosystems.

Your contribution will ensure strong delivery performance, technical clarity, and long-term team and project growth.

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Requirements

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager with a strong technical background to lead complex embedded and IoT engineering initiatives.

The successful candidate will oversee full project execution, collaborate with global stakeholders, and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams working on firmware, middleware, embedded platforms, and cloud-connected IoT systems.
This role requires a mix of strong project leadership skills, technical understanding of embedded/IoT environments, and the ability to operate within fast-paced, cross-cultural, and occasionally regulated domains.

Qualifications

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in IoT, embedded systems, telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, or other high-tech domains.
• Experience working with international, distributed teams and clients is required.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field (mandatory).

Language Skills

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
• Additional languages are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to guide technical teams and translate business requirements into actionable plans.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage team collaboration across time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to manage changes in project scope, priorities, and client organization (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, structural changes).
• Understanding of delivery and financial metrics, such as resource utilization, project margin, and timely invoicing/billing.

Key Skills – Must Have

• Proficiency in translating complex, often ambiguous, technical requirements into clear, actionable tasks and acceptance criteria.
• Experience managing Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project methodologies.
• Embedded/IoT project delivery experience (preferably with cross-functional teams: firmware, middleware, hardware, cloud).
• Team leadership and mentoring (including large or distributed engineering teams).
• Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication.
• Risk Management & Mitigation.
• Strong Project & Process Management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Budget management at the project level.

Highly Appreciated

• Hands-on familiarity with embedded systems, firmware development, or middleware architectures.
• Understanding of wireless protocols (BLE, Zigbee, Matter, Wi-Fi), RTOS, or MCU-based systems.
• Experience in regulated industries (Automotive, Healthcare/MedTech, Industrial IoT).
• Post-graduate degree in Business Administration or similar.
• Knowledge of advanced project management tools and engineering lifecycle systems (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, etc.).

Job responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage the full lifecycle of embedded/IoT projects — from concept to delivery.
• Ensure successful delivery of firmware, middleware, embedded platform, or device-cloud integration solutions.
• Translate product roadmaps and architectural decisions into actionable execution plans.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational risks early.
• Expected to proactively report risks and potential escalations promptly, allowing the Program Director to intervene at the second level.
• Ability to manage client expectations and assertiveness in dealing with unrealistic demands.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams (firmware, hardware, cloud, QA, DevOps).
• Active management of team retention and satisfaction (e.g., through 1-on-1s, IDPs) and safeguarding Work-Life Balance, especially in high-demand periods.
• Take over existing embedded/IoT projects and ensure smooth transitions.
  Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and delivery excellence across teams.

Stakeholder, Client & Business Management

• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, adapting to cultural differences.
• Participate in technical and business discussions with global engineering leads and product owners.
• Travel internationally when required for client engagements and project milestones.
• Support pre-sales by providing technical and project delivery expertise for new embedded/IoT opportunities.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.