Technical Project Manager

Actalent North Reading, MA $140,000 - $160,000
Contract Mid Level 3+ years

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

This role involves leading development efforts across embedded systems, firmware, device drivers, Linux-based tools, and Python applications. The Technical Program Manager will manage cross-functional engineering teams to build low-level and systems software, ensuring efficient planning, integration, and delivery across hardware and software domains, with a strong emphasis on software development processes and release coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate projects involving embedded firmware, Linux driver development, and supporting tools
  • Manage project schedules, milestones, and engineering deliverables across software, hardware, and QA teams
  • Collaborate with technical leads to define scope, estimate effort, and prioritize features
  • Drive Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, and reviews, and support CI/CD and release processes across firmware and systems tools
  • Identify risks, resolve blockers, and maintain alignment between technical work and business objectives
  • Communicate clearly with engineers, stakeholders, and leadership on status, risks, and timelines
  • Promote best practices in documentation, version control, and change tracking

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in technical project or program management roles
  • Proven experience managing embedded systems, firmware, or driver development projects
  • Strong understanding of Agile software development processes and team dynamics
  • Familiarity with software release cycles and CI/CD concepts in embedded or Linux-based environments
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
  • Proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools, such as Jira, Git, Notion, and Confluence
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or related field

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in technical project or program management roles

Nice to Have

  • Understanding of embedded system architecture and hardware-software integration workflows
  • Familiarity with Linux systems concepts, including user-space versus kernel-space and driver architecture
  • Exposure to mixed-language environments such as C/C++ and Python
  • Knowledge of Linux kernel modules, device trees, or board bring-up

Skills

Python * Agile * Jira * Confluence * Firmware * C/C++ * Git * CI/CD * Linux * Notion * Embedded Systems * Device Drivers *

* Required skills

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Accident
Hospital
Health Spending Account (HSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Medical
Critical Illness
Transportation benefits
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Dental
Vision
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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