Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager Hardware & Software (Fixed Wireless Broadband)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex hardware and software development programs for fixed wireless broadband products. This role partners closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver carrier grade wireless access equipment on time and within budget. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in HW/SW systems, disciplined program execution, and robust Excel-based planning and budget management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

Own end-to-end program delivery for fixed wireless broadband products, including radios, antennas, baseband, embedded software, and cloud/network management components

Drive cross-functional execution across HW, FW, SW, RF, Manufacturing, QA, and Operations teams

Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and mitigations from concept through production launch

Lead program reviews, engineering milestones, and executive readouts

Hardware & Software Coordination

Manage tightly coupled HW/SW development cycles, including:

oPCB, RF, thermal, mechanical, and system integration

oEmbedded firmware, OS, drivers, and application software

Ensure readiness at key development gates (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent)

Track HW-SW interface definitions, bring-up plans, and integration risks

Align lab testing, field trials, certification, and regulatory timelines

Financial & Budget Management

Own program budgets, including:

oNRE (Hardware and Software)

oPrototyping, lab equipment, and testing costs

oVendor and contract engineering spend

Build and maintain Excel-based models for budgets, forecasts, burn rates, and variance analysis

Partner with Finance to support forecasting, accruals, and cost-controls

Identify opportunities to optimize costs without compromising quality or schedule

Tools, Metrics & Reporting

Create and maintain Excel dashboards for:

oSchedule tracking

oBudget vs. actuals

oResource allocation

oRisk and issue tracking

Use program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet) to track execution

Establish and report on KPIs such as schedule adherence, cost variance, and readiness metrics

Risk Management & Communications

Proactively identify technical, schedule, supply chain, and budget risks

Drive structured decision-making and clear tradeoff discussions

Communicate status clearly to engineering teams and senior leadership

Escalate issues with data-backed recommendations

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Systems, or related field)

7+ years of technical program or project management experience in HW/SW product development

Hands-on experience managing programs involving telecom or networking hardware and software

Strong understanding of HW-SW co-development lifecycles

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel:

oBudget tracking

oForecasting

oPivot tables, formulas, and data analysis

Proven experience owning and managing program budgets

Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

Strong technical judgment and systems thinking

Financial discipline and analytical mindset

Ability to manage ambiguity in fast-moving product environments

Data-driven decision making

Executive-level communication and presentation skills