Technical Product Manager - Embedded Systems (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager for Embedded Systems to join our dynamic team. In this remote role, you will take full ownership of complex technical products throughout their lifecycle. Your decisions will directly impact product performance, cost, and long-term success. If you thrive in a high-tech environment where hardware and software converge, this role is for you!

What You'll Do

• Own a product (or product group) across its full lifecycle, from introduction to maturity and phase-out.
• Drive improvements in quality, cost, manufacturability, and supply robustness (QLTC).
• Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, operations, supply chain, and quality.
• Balance trade-offs between performance, lead time, cost, and availability.
• Coordinate engineering changes, redesigns, and lifecycle optimizations.
• Define and manage lifecycle planning, roadmaps, and stage-gate processes.
• Identify risks (technical, supply chain, cost) and proactively mitigate them.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and customers on long-term product strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar).
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Project Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM / LCM).
• Experience in embedded systems, electronics, or complex hardware/software environments.
• Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle (NPI → sustain → EOL).
• Experience working in cross-functional environments (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing).
• Familiarity with stage-gate/lifecycle governance, engineering change management (ECR/ECO), and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma mindset).
• Strong decision-making skills, able to manage trade-offs and take ownership.
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus) and EU work authorization or willingness to relocate (visa support possible for non-EU candidates).

What We Offer

• Long-term contract (38 hours/week) with the possibility of permanent employment.
• Monthly gross salary: €5,500 – €7,000 (based on experience and education).
• 30 paid vacation days + paid public holidays.
• Holiday allowance of 8.33%, paid annually.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Relocation support, including assistance with first housing, relocation bonus, and onboarding.
• Personal guidance from Xelvin and access to a strong technical network in the Netherlands.