Technical Program Manager – Firmware and Security

Accountabilities

Program Leadership and Execution: Lead complex programs involving multiple engineering functions and project teams, coordinating firmware, software, and security initiatives from planning through delivery.
Planning and Resource Management: Develop and manage program schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, resource allocation plans, dependencies, and milestones to ensure successful execution.
Firmware and Software Delivery: Own and coordinate firmware and software build, publishing, and release activities, ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards and product timelines.
Security Program Management: Lead security requirements, planning, processes, and deliverables to strengthen the security posture of HPC firmware and software products.
Agile Planning and Coordination: Lead program increment planning and preparation, align team priorities, manage dependencies, and support effective execution within Agile Scrum frameworks.
Progress Monitoring and Risk Management: Track program performance, identify risks and blockers, assess schedule or resource changes, and implement corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate program status, escalations, risks, and issue analysis to stakeholders and senior management, providing clear updates and actionable recommendations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with engineering, development, manufacturing, and internal partner teams to resolve technical and operational challenges and maintain alignment with product roadmaps.
Process Improvement and Innovation: Introduce new technologies, quality initiatives, and improved program management practices to strengthen engineering efficiency, security, and delivery outcomes.
Technical and Business Decision Support: Analyze business and technical information to guide decisions, negotiate priorities, and recommend changes to processes, resources, and delivery plans.
Team Leadership and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members, encourage collaboration, and promote accountability and continuous learning.
Program Tracking and Reporting: Use program management tools to maintain accurate project information, monitor results, and provide visibility into progress, deliverables, and resource requirements.
Requirements
Professional Experience: At least 10 years of experience in program management, specifically involving embedded software, firmware, or security programs.
Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
Agile Expertise: Required experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, including cross-team planning, coordination, and delivery management.
Firmware and Security Knowledge: Experience managing engineering programs involving firmware development, software delivery, or security requirements. Familiarity with high-performance computing environments is important.
High-Performance Computing: Experience working on HPC projects and understanding their technical requirements, delivery dependencies, and engineering challenges.
Program Management Tools: Extensive experience using project and program planning tools to create schedules, allocate resources, track deliverables, and monitor project performance.
Jira Proficiency: Hands-on experience using Jira for program management, tracking, reporting, and cross-team coordination.
Project Governance: Ability to manage program budgets, timelines, risks, resources, dependencies, and delivery milestones across complex initiatives.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop practical solutions.
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to communicate with senior leadership, manage expectations, negotiate priorities, and influence decisions across matrixed teams.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, along with proficiency in the relevant local language.
Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated business acumen, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams without relying solely on direct authority.
Preferred Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or another relevant Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.
Personal Attributes: A proactive, results-oriented approach, strong ownership, adaptability, and a commitment to quality, security, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
Remote Work Flexibility: Primarily work from home in India, with the position designated as remote/teleworker.
Health and Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, subject to employment terms and local eligibility.
Professional Development: Access to development opportunities designed to support career progression, technical expertise, and broader professional goals.
Leadership Opportunities: Lead high-impact engineering programs and influence firmware, software, and security delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
Technical Exposure: Work on advanced computing technologies, high-performance computing projects, and security-focused engineering initiatives.
Collaborative Environment: Partner with experienced engineering professionals and cross-functional teams in a global, inclusive workplace.
Career Growth: Opportunities to strengthen expertise in program governance, Agile delivery, security planning, and complex engineering execution.
Inclusive Workplace: An environment that values diverse perspectives, accessibility, equal opportunity, and individual contributions.
Compensation: Salary details have not been specified in the available job description and can be clarified during the recruitment process.