Technical Project Manager, Hardware Development & Logistics

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support the development of next generation consumer hardware.

You will partner with program managers, technical leads, engineers, and external partners to coordinate engineering workstreams, prototype builds, logistics, and key program deliverables. This fast-paced, cross-functional role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities with

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of project or program management experience.
• Experience with international shipping, logistics, and receiving for hardware.
• Experience supporting logistics and suppliers in Asia preferred.
• Strong Jira experience within an engineering development environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage engineering workstreams with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and track project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate international shipping, logistics, and prototype shipments.
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Onboard suppliers and manage proposals, quotations, and deliveries.
• Support development artifacts and technical records.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support the development of next generation consumer hardware technology. This role will partner closely with program managers, technical leads, engineers, external development partners, suppliers, finance, and purchasing teams to coordinate engineering workstreams, prototype builds, international logistics, and key program deliverables.

This is a fast paced, highly cross functional environment requiring strong project management skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with program managers, technical leads, and engineers to organize and manage engineering workstreams
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
• Track prototype builds, engineering development activities, and overall program progress
• Use Jira to manage engineering development tasks, actions, and deliverables
• Coordinate international shipping, receiving, logistics, and shipment tracking for prototypes, samples, and development hardware
• Work with external suppliers and development partners to track tasks, deliverables, and Statements of Work
• Partner with finance and purchasing teams to onboard suppliers, obtain proposals and quotations, place orders, and track deliveries
• Assist engineering teams with development documentation, project artifacts, and technical records
• Collect program data and create dashboards, presentations, and status updates for stakeholders
• Maintain project documentation, internal resources, meeting notes, and action items
• Build and maintain project schedules and work breakdown structures to support development and resource planning
• Work across multiple teams and stakeholders to identify dependencies, gather information, and keep critical activities moving forward

Must Have Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant project or program management experience
• Experience with international shipping, logistics, and receiving for hardware or technical products
• Experience supporting logistics and suppliers in Asia is highly preferred
• Strong Jira experience within an engineering development environment
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting complex technical programs
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Experience developing project schedules and work breakdown structures
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, workstreams, and competing priorities
• Strong cross functional communication skills and ability to proactively identify gaps, ask questions, and elevate when needed
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with New Product Introduction for consumer hardware
• Understanding of the design and development lifecycle for consumer electronics
• Experience supporting cross functional engineering teams
• Experience within large scale technology, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, or other complex hardware development environments
• Experience supporting prototype builds and hardware development programs

Key Skills

International Logistics: International shipping, receiving, shipment tracking, supplier coordination, and logistics, particularly within Asia

Engineering Project Management: Jira, project schedules, work breakdown structures, milestone tracking, deliverables, and resource planning

Supplier Management: Statements of Work, proposals, quotations, purchasing, supplier onboarding, and delivery tracking

Program Operations: Documentation, dashboards, presentations, meeting notes, action tracking, and stakeholder communication

Schedule

Schedule flexibility is required to accommodate global teams and suppliers. Occasional meetings may require adjusted working hours outside typical Pacific Time business hours.

Location

Onsite/Hybrid (3x per week in Redmond, WA)