Technical Project Manager

Merlin Digital Partner; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Barcelona office (3 days/week)

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Merlin Digital Partner, a leading IT and Digital headhunting company, seeks a Technical Project Manager for its partner, a fast-growing HealthTech firm in Barcelona. You will own end-to-end delivery across software, hardware and embedded systems, coordinating with Product, Hardware, Firmware and QA to hit tight deadlines.

Bring 6+ years in delivery management and strong Agile expertise. This hybrid role requires on-site work at our Barcelona office three days per week, with focus on

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Delivery Management, or Scrum Master roles.
• Engineering & Technical context across software, embedded, or hardware projects.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven tooling mastery with Jira/Confluence/Linear/Asana/Notion.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project execution across software, hardware and embedded systems.
• Agile ceremonies and delivery process optimization.
• Cross-functional alignment between Product, Software, Firmware, Hardware and QA.
• Risk management, dependency tracking and scope control.
• Resource and capacity planning across multiple tracks.
• Define and monitor cycle time, release predictability and sprint burndowns.
• Foster accountability and engineering best practices.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Delivery Management

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Professional English

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, or related)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Linear

Asana

Notion

Job description

We are Merlin Digital Partner! A leading IT and Digital headhunting company who stands out from the crowd, boasting over a decade of experience. We've successfully collaborated and played a pivotal role in the growth of industry heavyweights such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Duracell, among others.

Our emphasis lies in people-centric approaches and optimizing the selection processes. Our mission is to revolutionize companies by seamlessly integrating top-tier talent. What sets us apart is our in-depth understanding of each partner (being their best influencer!), addressing not only their needs but also capturing their essence.

Our partner is an innovative, fast-growing technology company developing next-generation connected digital platforms and smart physical-digital ecosystems. Their technology transforms complex data into seamless, real-time user experiences across global markets.

We are currently looking for a Technical Project Manager to join their Product & Engineering organization to drive the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary tech initiatives and high-impact digital products.

Mission:

As a Technical Project Manager, your mission will be to own end-to-end project execution, bridging the gap between Product Strategy, Hardware, Embedded Engineering, Software Development, and Quality Assurance.

You will ensure that cross-functional engineering initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and at the highest quality standards. Working closely with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, and Hardware Engineers, you will bring structure, eliminate bottlenecks, manage technical risks, and optimize cross-team alignment as the company scales.

The Role:

You will be responsible for:

• End-to-End Project Execution: Plan, schedule, and drive the execution of technical roadmaps, tracking progress across software, hardware, and embedded systems integrations.
• Agile & Process Delivery: Facilitate core Agile ceremony workflows (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlogs), continuously improving delivery velocity and engineering processes.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the main bridge between Product, Software, Firmware, Hardware, and QA teams to align dependencies, deliverables, and timelines.
• Risk & Scope Management: Proactively identify technical risks, operational bottlenecks, and scope creep, implementing mitigation strategies before they impact delivery timelines.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Manage resource allocation and workload planning to optimize team capacity across multiple concurrent technical tracks.
• Metrics & Reporting: Define and track key project performance indicators (cycle time, release predictability, sprint burndowns) and communicate progress clearly to key stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster an environment of accountability, operational excellence, and agile best practices across the engineering organization.

What we need:

• 6+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Delivery Management, or Scrum Master roles within tech-driven product environments.
• Engineering & Technical Context: Proven track record of managing projects in software engineering, embedded platforms, connected devices, or hardware-software integration.
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with practical experience tailoring frameworks to multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Tooling Mastery: Advanced proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Linear, Asana, Notion) for tracking backlogs, dependencies, and roadmaps.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Strong ability to map complex cross-team dependencies, manage technical trade-offs, and solve operational blockers.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent communication skills to align technical teams, Product Managers, and business stakeholders with clarity.
• Professional English level.
• Hybrid Work Model: Ability to work on-site at our Barcelona office 3 days a week.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in HealthTech, IoT, Consumer Electronics, or Hardware/Software tech scale-ups.
• Technical background (Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field).
• Agile or Project Management certifications (PMP, CSM, PSM, SAFe).
• Familiarity with hardware/software release cycles and production handoffs.

What we offer:

• Join a fast-growing HealthTech company building a new generation of intelligent, connected health technologies.
• Work at the intersection of embedded systems, hardware, IoT, cloud, AI, and digital health.
• Drive project delivery for products already used by leading sports organizations and enterprise customers worldwide.
• Take ownership of high-impact technical initiatives, establishing best practices across engineering and product delivery.
• Collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team across Hardware, Software Engineering, AI, Data, and Product.
• Enjoy high levels of autonomy, ownership, and opportunities for professional growth as the engineering organization scales.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience.