Senior Program Manager - RF IoT Hardware (6-Month)

The Chain Company; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Bicycle plan

Lunch at company cafeteria

Job summary

Universal Electronics Inc. is seeking an experienced (Senior) Program Manager for a six-month interim assignment in Enschede.

You will manage the remote-control product category for a global market within UEI's Retail Business Line, translating requirements into concrete project plans and ensuring KPI-driven delivery. You will lead a global, cross-functional team, communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage budgets, and drive improvements with a hands-on, can-do mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Electrical Engineering (MBA a plus).
• 5+ years in a similar role managing complex developments with software & hardware integration.
• Experience in international/global environments.
• Experience in consumer RF product development (HVAC, thermostat or Residential IoT OEM preferred).
• Knowledge of RF technologies (Zigbee, Wi‑Fi, Z‑wave, Bluetooth, RF4CE, etc.)
• Project management practices (PRINCE2, PMP, IPMA, Agile, Scrum).
• Strong leadership and mentoring in project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to cope with stress and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into actionable project plans for development teams.
• Manage scope, cost and scheduling after project kick-off.
• Lead cross-functional teams and interface with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project checklists and monitor milestones.
• Chair milestone meetings and drive process improvements.
• Support contract reviews, business case development and project status updates.
• Mentor team members on complex projects and new PM processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MBA is a plus

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

IPMA

Agile

Scrum

Job description

Universal Electronics Inc. is seeking an experienced (Senior) Program Manager for a six-month interim assignment in Enschede.

You will manage the remote-control product category for a global market within UEI's Retail Business Line, translating requirements into concrete project plans and ensuring KPI-driven delivery. You will lead a global, cross-functional team, communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage budgets, and drive improvements with a hands-on, can-do mindset.