Johnson & Johnson · 2 weeks ago
Embedded Software Project Manager
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to improving health outcomes through advanced technology. They are seeking an Embedded Software Project Manager to lead embedded software initiatives, manage project scopes, and ensure alignment with product timelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables for embedded software initiatives
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Drive execution across firmware, driver, and low-level software teams
Coordinate with hardware, systems, validation, and manufacturing teams to align software development with overall product timelines
Facilitate communication between engineers, internal stakeholders and external vendors
Well versed in C/C++
Understand and guide technical decisions related to RTOS, device drivers, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers
Identify and mitigate risks related to hardware dependencies, timing constraints, and regulatory compliance
Ensure software meets performance, reliability, and safety standards
Provide regular updates to engineering leadership, product management, and external partners
Manage expectations and ensure alignment with customer and business requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in either embedded systems development or embedded systems testing, and project management
Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, logic analyzers)
PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification is a plus
Agility Jumps
Analytical Reasoning
Coaching
Collaborating
Critical Thinking
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Product Design
Report Writing
Requirements Analysis
Research and Development
SAP Product Lifecycle Management
Scripting Languages
Software Architectures
Software Development Management
Software Engineering Practices
Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Technologically Savvy
Preferred
Experience in regulated industries (automotive, medical devices, aerospace)
Knowledge of secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, and hardware-software co-design
Experience managing geographically distributed teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401k)
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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