Program Manager - Product Development

Jobot; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Nashville seeks a Program Manager to drive cross-functional product development. You will oversee global teams, manage new product introductions and ensure regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in consumer products and strong NPI knowledge. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a chance to work on innovative projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to launch innovative products

Collaborative work environment

Flexibility to work remotely

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or product development management experience.
• Experience with hardware, software, and connectivity programs.
• Strong knowledge of NPI and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction programs from design through launch.
• Develop project charters and oversee execution across teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Program management

Product development

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Agile

Scrum

SAFe

Job description

Overview

Hybrid - Mostly Remote

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by : Alyssa Montgomery

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Salary : $45 - $80 per hour

A bit about us :

The Program Manager – Product Development will drive cross-functional programs that bring together hardware, embedded systems, and consumer-facing software applications. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll align global teams, manage New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of next-generation connected products.

This is not a traditional IT or software project management role — we need someone who understands end-to-end product development, from concept through launch, where physical devices and software come together.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to play a key role in the launch of globally recognized, innovative products.
• Work in a collaborative, creative, and customer-first culture that values curiosity and transparency.
• Hybrid (mostly reote) Nashville HQ environment with flexibility to collaborate across global teams.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) programs from early design through launch, integrating hardware, firmware, and companion applications.
• Develop project charters, timelines, and risk mitigation plans; oversee execution across global teams.
• Drive cross-functional alignment among engineering, product, UX, supply chain, and marketing.
• Coordinate with teams in other countries, ensuring smooth global collaboration and accountability.
• Prepare program dashboards and reports, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Manage compliance with regulatory standards (UL, CE, FCC, etc.) where relevant.
• Adapt between stage-gate and Agile / hybrid methodologies depending on program needs.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and vendors for key program deliverables.

Looking for :

• 5+ years of program or product development management experience in consumer products, appliances, electronics, or connected devices.
• Proven background delivering hardware + software + connectivity programs (IoT, mobile apps, Bluetooth / Wi-Fi, embedded systems) - You don't have to have experience with all of this, but the more the better!
• Strong NPI / product development knowledge, including design freezes, prototyping, and production readiness.
• Experience managing and aligning globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report to executive stakeholders and gain consensus across diverse teams.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum or SAFe; PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; advanced degree a plus.

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