Senior Technical Project Manager, R&D HW/FW

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

. Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex embedded hardware and firmware products from concept through production .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $138,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex embedded hardware and firmware projects from concept to production, with a strong focus on project management, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementEmbedded Systems DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningWork Breakdown StructuresChange ManagementDesign TransferAnalytical ThinkingEngineering FundamentalsBudgetingCritical ThinkingProcess ImprovementTechnical Abilities

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteJiraConfluenceJAMAAWSLinuxUnixWindows

Certifications & Qualifications

P.M.P. CertificationMaster's DegreeM.B.A.

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ExperienceIEC Standards 62304IEC Standards 14971IEC Standards 62366Design Control Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex embedded hardware and firmware products from concept through production
Collaborate with product management, engineering, quality, regulatory assurance, manufacturing, marketing, customer support, and clinical operations
Develop project scope, work breakdown structures, estimates, resource plans, schedules, timelines, risks, and contingencies
Create and maintain technical project release plans within the design control process
Own project plan initiation through post-implementation
Ensure timely and compliant technical project documentation for change requests, design change plans, and closure forms
Act as scrum master for sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Lead recurring project meetings and track progress, timelines, project health, and risks
Facilitate technical discussions among engineers and cross-functional teams
Own the project risk register and drive risk management activities
Partner with QA/RA to ensure compliance with company SOPs and international regulatory standards
Drive continuous process improvement and team best practices
Participate in production release and health monitoring activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering or related technical field required
4+ years’ experience leading development projects
8+ years of engineering experience in a professional environment
Demonstrated record of transferring design changes to manufacturing and taking new products from development to commercialization
Proven ability to influence without authority and coordinate matrixed resources
Strong project management skills, including budgeting, planning, tracking, organization, prioritization, analytical and critical thinking, and engineering fundamentals
Strong technical abilities grounded in ethics and sound decision-making
Familiarity with highly technical product development teams and design transfer processes with embedded systems
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and Visio
Travel up to 10%
Master’s degree, M.B.A., or P.M.P. certification is a plus
Medical device experience, IEC standards 62304/14971/62366, Jira, Confluence, JAMA, and AWS/Linux/Unix/Windows experience are preferred or advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel up to 10% (team meetings/offsites)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures