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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** MESH - **Location:** Appleton, WI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Microsoft Azure, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Cloud Engineering, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Scrum Methodology, Smartsheet, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=27fa1d5b17809e83 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field * At least 5-7 years as a project manager in the technology sector, preference for candidates with a strong technical background with an understanding of IoT technologies, platforms, and protocols * Excellent project management skills, including experience with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices * Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives * Exceptional critical thinking skills and the ability to work under pressure * Strong oral and written communication and people skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders * Proactive approach to problem resolution and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Other Requirements * Bachelor's degree * Electrical engineering background is preferred * PMI-ACP Certified * Must be willing to travel Interesting Capabilities * Agile / Scrum experience using Azure DevOps * Experience working with device technologies such as BLE, wireless, and LTE Cellular * Electronic contract manufacturing background * Cloud development-related experience using Azure * Familiarity with MS Project or Smartsheet ## Description We are searching for a motivated team member who wants to be part of one of the leading 'Internet of Things' (IoT) companies in the world. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of innovative IoT solutions, from conception through deployment. This role demands a balance of technical knowledge, project management expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IoT products on time and within budget., * Lead the planning and implementation of IoT projects, ensuring they meet the specified requirements, timelines, and budgets * Help facilitate agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and drive continuous process improvements * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and sales, to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables * Translate high-level requirements into detailed project plans with milestones, risks, and dependencies clearly defined * Track and manage project scope as defined in the Statement of Work (SoW); identify when customer requests fall outside of scope and coordinate with internal stakeholders to document and communicate the impact * Direct interaction with customers and coordination of their requests with engineering teams * Collaborate with individuals on project plans, including resource allocation, timelines and deliverables, and risk management strategies * Coordinate and facilitate communication across all project phases, ensuring clear and timely information flow among team members and stakeholders (both internal and external) * Monitor and report on project progress, including milestones, financial health, and potential challenges to senior management and relevant stakeholders * Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the project team * Actively review and verify deliverables to confirm they're ready for customer evaluation * For programs that have hardware components, occasional interaction with contract manufacturing partners for order placement, problem resolution, or working through scheduling challenges. * Demonstrate the program's given set of deliverables to business users and other key stakeholders in presentations, video calls, etc. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [DevOps for AI: running LLMs in production with Kubernetes and KubeFlow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1222-devops-for-ai-running-llms-in-production-with-kubernetes-and-kubeflow) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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