Hardware Engineer - Project Manager

Smartbox Lockers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartbox Ecommerce Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai seeks a Hardware Engineer – Project Manager with 6–10 years of embedded product development experience to lead cross-functional programs across hardware, firmware, software, QA and product teams.

The role emphasizes program planning, risk management, release planning, Agile delivery, and data-driven reporting to executives; candidates must excel in stakeholder management and drive on-time, within-scope product deliveries aligned with the roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Electronics, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience as Hardware Engineer-Project manager.
• Experience managing end-to-end Embedded Product Development programs.
• Strong understanding of Hardware, Firmware, Software, and Agile/Scrum lifecycles.
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, planning, risk management, and communication skills.
• Exposure to CI/CD, Git/Bitbucket, and Jira Automation.
• Experience with Power BI or EasyBI for project reporting.
• CSM/PSM or SAFe Agilist certification is a plus.
• Experience in IoT, Embedded Systems, Electronics Manufacturing, or Product Engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end product development programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Hardware, Firmware, Software, QA, and Product.
• Track schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress.
• Own end-to-end product release planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to drive Agile execution.
• Monitor sprint progress, delivery commitments, and release milestones.
• Facilitate blockers and ensure alignment with goals.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Risk management

Communication

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / CS / Electronics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

EasyBI

Git/Bitbucket

Jira Automation

Job description

Smartbox Ecommerce Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | Full time

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer - Project managerwith a minimum of 6 years of experience who will be responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional product development programs across Hardware, Firmware, Software, QA, and Product teams. The role requires expertise in program planning, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the product roadmap and business objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities :

1. Program & Project Management:

• Plan and manage end-to-end product development programs.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Hardware, Firmware, Software, QA, and Product.
  
• Track project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall delivery progress.
  
• Ensure timely execution while maintaining alignment with project goals and timelines.
  

2. Release Management:

• Own end-to-end product release planning and execution.
  
• Define and manage release schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  
• Ensure timely, high-quality releases aligned with project timelines.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to enable smooth and successful product launches.
  

3. Agile Delivery:

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to drive Agile execution.
  
• Monitor sprint progress, delivery commitments, and release milestones.
  
• Facilitate timely resolution of blockers to ensure smooth sprint delivery.
  
• Ensure alignment between sprint outcomes and product release goals.
  
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
  
• Maintain and track project risk and issue registers.
  
• Proactively resolve escalations to minimize delivery impact.
  
• Ensure timely risk communication and mitigation planning.
  
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to leadership.
  
• Track key engineering metrics, KPIs, and delivery progress.
  
• Maintain project dashboards and documentation using Jira and Confluence.
  
• Provide data-driven insights to support project planning and decision-making.
  

6. Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement in engineering and delivery processes.
  
• Standardize project planning and execution practices.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
  
• Promote process compliance and operational efficiency.
  

Requirements

Desired Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
  
• 6–10 years of experience in Hardware Engineer-Project manager
  
• Proven experience managing end-to-end Embedded Product Development programs.
  
• Strong understanding of Hardware, Firmware, Software, and Agile/Scrum development lifecycles.
  
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management, project planning, risk management, and communication skills.
  
• Exposure to CI/CD , Git/Bitbucket, and Jira Automation.
  
• Experience with Power BI or EasyBI for project reporting.
  
• Scrum or SAFe certification (CSM, PSM, or SAFe Agilist).
  
• Experience in IoT, Embedded Systems, Electronics Manufacturing, or Product Engineering environments.
  
• Familiarity with Release Management and PLM processes.
  

The company offers a range of employee benefits including:

• Cashless medical insurance for employees, spouses, and children
  
• Accidental insurance coverage
  
• Life insurance coverage
  
• Access to online learning platforms such as Udemy
  
• Retirement benefits including Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity