Director Project Management

Overview

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Role: Director of Program Management – Connected Hardware New Product Development

Location: Houston

Compensation: $175,000 Base + Bonus

We are partnering with a leading advanced electronics manufacturer seeking a Director of Program Management to drive end-to-end new product development (NPD) for connected hardware products integrating embedded software, applications, and cloud services.

This is a senior leadership role accountable for delivering complex, multi-disciplinary products that combine physical devices + firmware + connectivity + cloud ecosystems. You will own programs from concept and architecture through validation, launch, and post-market performance.

You will work closely with the VP of Engineering and CTO, setting program strategy, scaling processes, and ensuring high-velocity, high-quality execution across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams.

This position is best suited to a leader who:

• Built career in electronics, electro-mechanical, IoT, software, cloud or embedded systems
• Managed a team of Project and Program managers
• Has shipped new connected hardware products
• Has led hardware projects involving cloud platforms, mobile apps, or data services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NPD programs for hardware devices integrated with software and cloud platforms
• Own program delivery from concept to launch using stage-gate/NPI processes
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and cloud
• Drive risk management, change management, and executive reporting
• Build and maintain program roadmaps, resource plans, and financial tracking

• Manage and grow a team of program and project managers
• Partner strategically with VP Engineering and CTO
• Align stakeholders across Product, Software, Hardware, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing
• Lead vendors and external technology partners supporting connected product delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (EE, ME, Computer, Embedded preferred)
• 10+ years project/program management leadership across:
• firmware
• software
• Significant experience bringing new connected hardware products to market
• Proven success with stage-gate / NPI product development processes

• Up to $175,000 base + annual bonus
• 20-25 days PTO (with tenure increases)
• Multiple low-deductible healthcare plans
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• Flexible hours

This is a high-impact leadership role for a director who has successfully led new product development for connected hardware devices supported by software and cloud platforms, and who is ready to scale programs, teams, and delivery discipline.

If interested, please click apply now for immediate consideration!