Lead Software Engineer – Embedded Hardware

Softdel and Software AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Softdel and Software AG is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Electronics Hardware to lead the delivery of complex electronics products. The role involves planning, execution, and ensuring product delivery meets quality and schedule commitments. Ideal candidates should have over 9 years of project management experience in electronics, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities include managing project scope and schedules, interfacing with engineering and supply-chain teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in electronics/hardware project management.
• Strong understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle.
• Proven experience managing complex hardware programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex electronics products.
• Define and manage project scope, milestones, and schedules.
• Track and mitigate technical and manufacturing risks.

Skills

Embedded Hardware

Project Management

Schedule Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

B.E - Instrumentation/Electronics/E&TC/Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

Job description

Designation: Project Manager Electronics Hardware

Skills: Embedded Hardware

Qualification: B.E - Instrumentation/Electronics/E&TC/Computer Science or equivalent

Location: Pune

Experience: 9+ Years

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Electronics Hardware to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of complex electronics products. The role is responsible for planning, execution, and delivery across schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, validation, compliance, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring commitments are met on schedule, within budget, with high quality, and with minimized risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Own hardware project execution from requirements freeze through production handover
• Define and manage project scope, milestones, schedules, and resource plans
• Drive design and technical reviews (schematic, PCB, BOM, DFM/DFA/DFT)
• Manage prototype builds, re-spins.
• Track and mitigate technical, schedule, supply‑chain, and manufacturing risks
• Coordinate with component engineering and supply‑chain teams on part selection and lifecycle risks
• Interface with EMS/manufacturing partners for pilot builds and production readiness
• Ensure adherence to hardware quality, documentation, and release processes
• Lead regulatory and compliance activities in coordination with test labs
• Provide regular status reporting to customers and internal stakeholders
• Experienced in implementing secure development methodologies, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data and systems integrity.

Required Skills & Experience

• 9 years of experience in electronics/hardware project management
• Strong understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle: Requirements -> Schematic -> PCB -> Prototype -> Validation -> Production
• Hands‑on exposure to PCB design, BOM management, and hardware validation workflows
• Proven experience managing complex hardware programs and multi‑board systems
• Strong skills in schedule, cost, risk, and change management
• Experience working with EMS vendors, fabrication houses, and component suppliers
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance workflows: UL, IEC, CE certification processes
• Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools (MS Project, Jira, Excel)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Good to Have

• Experience in Industrial, Automotive, BMS, Power Electronics, or Consumer Electronics domains
• PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile Project Management certification