Embedded Project Manager

Summary:

Embedded Project Manager

FMS, FCS, FWS

fixed-price contracts

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership:

   End-to-end ownership of embedded avionics software development and V&V (Verification and Validation) projects.

2. Planning & Execution:

   Define project scope, objectives, detailed schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.

3. Customer Management:

   Serve as the primary point of contact for global customers; ensure clear communication of requirements, milestones, and changes.

4. Fixed-Price Delivery:

   Manage strict cost, schedule, and quality constraints; drive project profitability while ensuring compliance with contractual terms.

5. Technical Oversight:

   Coordinate with technical leads for system design, integration, and testing activities on embedded platforms.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

   Work closely with engineering, quality, systems, safety, and certification teams.

7. Compliance:

   Ensure adherence to aerospace standards including DO-178B/C, and company-specific quality processes.

8. Reporting & Documentation:

   Track KPIs, create project status reports, and escalate issues proactively.

9. Team Management:

   Lead and mentor project teams; provide performance feedback and support career development.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. 12 14+ years

   of total experience in

   Embedded Systems Project Management

   , with a strong focus on

   Avionics

   .
2. Understanding of

   Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Control Systems (FCS), Flight Warning Systems (FWS)

   .
3. Proven experience managing

   fixed-price and milestone-based projects

   .
4. Strong knowledge of

   DO-178B/C

   ,

   ARINC 653

   , and

   RTCA/EUROCAE standards

   .
5. Familiarity with tools like

   DOORS, JIRA, MS Project, Configuration Management systems

   , etc.
6. Exceptional

   communication, stakeholder, and customer management skills

   .
7. Demonstrated ability to

   lead cross-functional teams

   , often in a global and distributed environment.
8. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus
9. Experience in understanding the technical part of the project SCOPE.
10. Experience in project complexity analysis and estimation
11. Experience in work allocation, support to the team and have interaction with the customer
12. Experience in defining and maintaining of the quality of the deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master s or Bachelor s degree in

   Electronics, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering

   , or related fields.
2. Experience working with major aerospace OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, etc.) or Tier-1 suppliers.
3. Exposure to Agile/Scrum practices in safety-critical systems is an added advantage.
4. Experience in proposal writing, project bidding, and pre-sales technical support is a plus.

Soft Skills:

1. High level of ownership and accountability.
2. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
3. Ability to manage ambiguity and handle pressure.
4. Influential leadership and team-building capabilities.

Total Experience Expected: 10-14 years
Qualifications

Bahcelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication, Computer Science Engineering.