Technical Delivery Manager (Product Development)

TL;DR

Technical Delivery Manager (Product Development): Leads the end-to-end delivery of product development for smartphones, audio devices, and/or accessories, managing timelines, risks, and cross-functional alignment for New Product Introductions (NPI). Focus on driving strategic project execution from concept to launch, strengthening collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement in organizational capabilities.

Location: Amsterdam (you should have the right to work in the Netherlands)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in sustainable, modular electronics, on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, technical, and cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, from concept to launch.
• Define project scope, success criteria, and ensure timely execution and delivery, capturing learnings for continuous improvement.
• Manage day-to-day project operations, including resource coordination, chairing meetings, and tackling technical bottlenecks.
• Manage project risks, ensuring accurate assessment and timely mitigations, using proper lines of escalation when necessary.
• Report to stakeholders and senior leadership on milestones, decisions, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Mentor colleagues to enhance overall delivery capabilities and establish project management best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 10 years of working experience, including 5+ years in project or program management for product development in the consumer tech industry.
• Track record in developing and launching physical products at a global scale.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools.
• Strong communication skills in English (oral, written).
• Deep understanding of NPI stages: concept, feasibility, prototyping (EVT/DVT/PVT), ramp-up and launch.

Nice to have

• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing projects with Jira.
• Master’s degree or additional certifications.
• Experience with process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma) and agile transformation.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world.
• Diverse work environment with international, passionate team members.
• 25 paid holidays per year (based on a full-time contract) plus public holidays and a day off on your birthday; holidays increase with tenure.
• Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and other tasty things.
• Join hirify.global’s collective pension scheme with company contribution.
• Receive a MacBook, Fairbuds, and a hirify.global as working devices.
• Hybrid working model allowing up to 60% remote work per month, with up to €250 for home office setup.
• Public transport allowance or bike allowance (up to €300 for purchase, €100 yearly repair budget, 23 cents/km for biking commute).
• Development budget for coaching (Inuka), trainings, workshops, or courses.
• Access to gym, recreation, and yoga rooms in the building, plus subscriptions to mental & physical well-being services (Inuka & Urban Sports).