Technical Program Manager

Cambium Networks delivers wireless communications that work for businesses, communities, and cities worldwide. Millions of our radios are deployed to connect people, places and things with a unified wireless fabric that spans multiple standards and frequencies of fixed wireless and Wi-Fi, all managed centrally via the cloud. Our multi-gigabit wireless fabric offers a compelling value proposition over traditional fiber and alternative wireless solutions. We work with our Cambium certified ConnectedPartners to deliver purpose-built networks for service provider, enterprise, industrial, and government connectivity solutions in urban, suburban, and rural environments, with wireless that just works.
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex hardware and software development programs for fixed wireless broadband products. This role partners closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver carrier grade wireless access equipment on time and within budget. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in HW/SW systems, disciplined program execution, and robust Excel-based planning and budget management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution
•Own end-to-end program delivery for fixed wireless broadband products, including radios, antennas, baseband, embedded software, and cloud/network management components
•Drive cross-functional execution across HW, FW, SW, RF, Manufacturing, QA, and Operations teams
•Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and mitigations from concept through production launch
•Lead program reviews, engineering milestones, and executive readouts

Hardware & Software Coordination
•Manage tightly coupled HW/SW development cycles, including: 
oPCB, RF, thermal, mechanical, and system integration
oEmbedded firmware, OS, drivers, and application software
•Ensure readiness at key development gates (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent)
•Track HW-SW interface definitions, bring-up plans, and integration risks
•Align lab testing, field trials, certification, and regulatory timelines

Financial & Budget Management
•Own program budgets, including: 
oNRE (Hardware and Software)
oPrototyping, lab equipment, and testing costs
oVendor and contract engineering spend
•Build and maintain Excel-based models for budgets, forecasts, burn rates, and variance analysis
•Partner with Finance to support forecasting, accruals, and cost-controls
•Identify opportunities to optimize costs without compromising quality or schedule

Tools, Metrics & Reporting
•Create and maintain Excel dashboards for: 
oSchedule tracking
oBudget vs. actuals
oResource allocation
oRisk and issue tracking
•Use program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet) to track execution
•Establish and report on KPIs such as schedule adherence, cost variance, and readiness metrics

Risk Management & Communications
•Proactively identify technical, schedule, supply chain, and budget risks
•Drive structured decision-making and clear tradeoff discussions
•Communicate status clearly to engineering teams and senior leadership
•Escalate issues with data-backed recommendations

Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Systems, or related field)
•7+ years of technical program or project management experience in HW/SW product development
•Hands-on experience managing programs involving telecom or networking hardware and software
•Strong understanding of HW-SW co-development lifecycles
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel: 
oBudget tracking
oForecasting
oPivot tables, formulas, and data analysis
•Proven experience owning and managing program budgets
•Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies
•Strong technical judgment and systems thinking
•Financial discipline and analytical mindset
•Ability to manage ambiguity in fast-moving product environments
•Data-driven decision making
•Executive-level communication and presentation skills

The Cambium Networks Experience
What We DoWE EMPOWER MILLIONS of people with wireless connectivity worldwide. We bring fixed wireless broadband and Wi-Fi solutions to network operators and broadband service providers - but that’s not all we do. We are passionate about our mission, which is to provide affordable connectivity. Since our inception in October 2011, we have grown exponentially, shipping more than 10 million radios globally.
Our Values• Growth & Profitability• Global Teamwork• Innovation & Edge• Make & Meet Commitments• Respect & Develop Our People• Serve Our Community
Life as a Cambium EmployeeWE VALUE a working environment that inspires innovation, recognizes our individuality and fosters collaboration.