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Our emphasis lies in people-centric approaches and optimizing the selection processes . Our mission is to revolutionize companies by seamlessly integrating top-tier talent . What sets us apart is our in-depth understanding of each partner (being their best influencer!), addressing not only their needs but also capturing their essence.

Our partner is an innovative, fast-growing technology company developing next-generation connected digital platforms and smart physical-digital ecosystems. Their technology transforms complex data into seamless, real-time user experiences across integral markets.

We are currently looking for a Technical Project Manager to join their Product & Engineering organization to drive the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary tech initiatives and high-impact digital products.

Mission:

As a Technical Project Manager , your mission will be to own end-to-end project execution, bridging the gap between Product Strategy, Hardware, Embedded Engineering, Software Development, and Quality Assurance.

You will ensure that cross-functional engineering initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and at the highest quality standards. Working closely with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, and Hardware Engineers , you will bring structure, eliminate bottlenecks, manage technical risks, and optimize cross-team alignment as the company scales.

The Role:

You will be responsible for:

- End-to-End Project Execution: Plan, schedule, and drive the execution of technical roadmaps, tracking progress across software, hardware,



and embedded systems integrations.

- Agile & Process Delivery: Facilitate core Agile ceremony workflows (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlogs), continuously improving delivery velocity and engineering processes.

- Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the main bridge between Product, Software, Firmware, Hardware, and QA teams to align dependencies, deliverables, and timelines.

- Risk & Scope Management: Proactively identify technical risks, operational bottlenecks, and scope creep, implementing mitigation strategies before they impact delivery timelines.

- Resource & Capacity Planning: Manage resource allocation and workload planning to optimize team capacity across multiple concurrent technical tracks.

- Metrics & Reporting: Define and track key project performance indicators (cycle time, release predictability, sprint burndowns) and communicate progress clearly to key stakeholders.

- Continuous Improvement: Foster an environment of accountability, operational excellence, and agile best practices across the engineering organization.

What we need:

- 6+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Delivery Management, or Scrum Master roles within tech-driven product environments.

- Engineering & Technical Context: Proven track record of managing projects in software engineering, embedded platforms, connected devices, or hardware-software integration.

- Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)



with practical experience tailoring frameworks to multi-disciplinary technical teams.

- Tooling Mastery: Advanced proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Linear, Asana, Notion) for tracking backlogs, dependencies, and roadmaps.

- Risk & Dependency Management: Strong ability to map complex cross-team dependencies, manage technical trade-offs, and solve operational blockers.

- Communication & Leadership: Excellent communication skills to align technical teams, Product Managers, and business stakeholders with clarity.

- Professional English level.

- Hybrid Work Model: Ability to work on-site at our Barcelona office 3 days a week.

Nice to Have

- Previous experience in HealthTech, IoT, Consumer Electronics, or Hardware/Software tech scale-ups .

- Technical background (Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field).

- Agile or Project Management certifications (PMP, CSM, PSM, SAFe).

- Familiarity with hardware/software release cycles and production handoffs.

What we offer:

- Join a fast-growing HealthTech company building a new generation of intelligent, connected health technologies.

- Work at the intersection of embedded systems, hardware, IoT, cloud, AI, and digital health .

- Drive project delivery for products already used by leading sports organizations and enterprise customers worldwide .

- Take ownership of high-impact technical initiatives , establishing best practices across engineering and product delivery.

- Collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team across Hardware, Software Engineering, AI, Data, and Product .

- Enjoy high levels of autonomy, ownership, and opportunities for professional growth as the engineering organization scales.

- Competitive compensation package based on experience.

📌 Technical Project Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Merlin Digital Partner
📍 Barcelona