Hardware Project Manager

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Schedule:

Full-time, Exempt, 32 hours per week, Hybrid, Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm

Bicycle Transit Systems aims to change the world, community by community, by developing the bike share systems that are getting more people on bikes. Our team develops and delivers the bikes, stations, and software that power bike share systems across the US. Our products are designed to be engaging, intuitive, sustainable, and robust for people who want to go places by bike, whether they are riding for fun, exercise, or transportation.

We also build our products to last, based on the goal that bike share, biking, and sustainable transportation become established features of the communities where we work.

Our Product Development Team is committed to bringing new and innovative products to shared mobility. We are looking for a passionate Hardware
Project Manager to join our fun and inspiring work environment. In this role, you will be responsible for owning and managing the product development process and timelines of our bike share hardware systems.

• Coordinate sourcing, ordering, and receiving of prototypes and components during the development process.
• Lead regular development update meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with hardware engineering, software engineering, industrial design, product management, forecasting, and supply chain teams.
• Own the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the product development process with strong guidance from key stakeholders.
• Coordinate the creation and execution of product hardware development projects – both new development and continuous improvement.
• Monitor risks associated with projects and help coordinate plan Bs as needed.
• Be an expert in project management tools and necessary visual and verbal communication techniques to ensure the tools are providing value and ease of communication across the organization.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Create and manage project budgets with coordination from key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to product development (engineering, design, etc.) or related experiences. Project management certification programs are a plus.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a hardware project manager with multiple successful product launches.
• Experience managing the full product lifecycle from initial research projects though production and continuous improvement projects.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships across functional teams.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex findings.
• Motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Creative approach to solving open‑ended technical challenges.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to promoting a safe working environment and adhering to safety policies and practices.

• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships across functional teams.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex findings.
• Motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Creative approach to solving open‑ended technical challenges.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to promoting a safe working environment and adhering to safety policies and practices.

• Primarily local travel during business hours, as needed.
• Remote work requires a reliable internet connection and a quiet, secure environment for calls.
• Regular use of standard office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, photocopiers).
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be…