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Wavetronix · 1 day ago

Technical Project Manager

Wavetronix is dedicated to creating innovative technologies that enhance road safety and efficiency. They are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional project work in the Engineering Department, ensuring successful product development through effective communication and coordination among teams.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Organizing, guiding, and delivering cross-functional project work including hardware, software, and QA to achieve product and business objectives
Understanding company strategy and translating high-level goals into actionable, measurable outcomes for development teams
Operating with a program-oriented mindset while retaining the Project Manager title
Being primarily accountable for outcome delivery within their vertical, where multiple teams may be contributing to shared goals
Serving as a connector across the vertical management team, ensuring risks and dependencies are surfaced, documented, tracked, and discussed early
Bringing technical fluency, structured thinking, strategic communication, and a coaching mindset to help teams stay focused on the right work at the right time
Building relationships with developers, QA, Product, and other vertical management team members
Leading backlog refinement for at least one team, ensuring work is clear, testable, and aligned with desired outcomes
Breaking down work with clear acceptance criteria tied to stakeholder goals
Participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to build shared understanding
Developing a working understanding of Wavetronix product lines, system integration points, and key constraints
Beginning to surface and track risks and dependencies, following up proactively
Partnering with the vertical management team to clarify goals, expected outcomes, and near-term priorities
Coordinating work across multiple teams by identifying dependencies, timing concerns, and integration risks
Supporting planning with a forward-looking view, ideally up to six months, while adapting to sprint-to-sprint realities
Proactively communicating risks, options, and timeline concerns with recommendations, not just status
Facilitating conversations that help leadership make informed tradeoff decisions
Contributing to cross-team planning and release discussions alongside other PMs
Documenting short and mid-range plans that reflect business goals and engineering constraints
Confidently answering questions about priorities, risks, and expected outcomes
Participating in system-level planning discussions, asking questions that connect technical choices to business impact
Demonstrating consistent delivery of outcomes across multiple teams
Improving delivery quality by coaching others on prioritization, communication, and follow-through
Taking a lead role in coordinating high-risk or multi-team initiatives within a vertical
Supporting onboarding and development of other PMs through the Project Management circle
Helping evolve and standardize project management practices while respecting context and flexibility
Developing a strong understanding of the ITS and traffic industry to anticipate customer and market needs

Qualification

Technical project managementAgile developmentCross-team coordinationTechnical fluencyStrategic communicationResilienceExecution focusAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a process-oriented discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration), or 6–10 years of direct experience in technical project management
5–10 years of experience working on Agile development teams, preferably as a Project Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master
Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand dependencies across embedded systems, UI, firmware, and QA. Able to ask clarifying questions and map risks. You cannot be buffaloed
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-discipline initiatives and communicate clearly with engineers, stakeholders, and leadership
Technical fluency Understand system integration points and technical constraints well enough to anticipate risks, track dependencies, and support informed decision-making with engineers and QA
Outcome-oriented delivery Focus on delivering business and customer value, not just completing tickets. Consistently connects work back to outcomes and priorities
Cross-team coordination Comfortable working across multiple teams within a vertical. Owns surfacing, documenting, and tracking risks and dependencies, and facilitates the right conversations to resolve them
Strategic communicator Clearly communicates goals, risks, options, and tradeoffs. Prepares decision-ready information and works with the management team to evaluate pros and cons
Navigates ambiguity Leads effectively in early-phase or research-heavy efforts where direction is still forming. Helps the team build clarity, focus, and momentum
Resilient and adaptable Maintains focus and morale amid changing priorities, technical challenges, and stakeholder feedback
Execution Focus Helps surface when processes or requests may add unnecessary friction or distract from outcomes, and works collaboratively to improve them

Company

Wavetronix

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Wavetronix is a radar traffic detection tool company.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.21M
Key Investors
National Science Foundation
2015-12-08Grant· $0.21M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Wright
Directors Guild Founder & Leader
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Michael Jensen
Founder
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