Engineering Program Manager

Location: Tampere, on‑site, full‑time, permanent position

Sine Engineering is the leading global company developing advanced radio communication and navigation systems. We are building mission-critical infrastructure for the multi-million drone era.

Here, you will work with cutting-edge technologies tested in the most challenging environments in the world, and watch your ideas evolve into an ecosystem that safeguards humanity.

We are looking for an Engineering Program Manager to lead an engineering product team, ensuring successful product development and effective communication among all stakeholders. You will manage the technology product development life cycle - from idea generation and validation to product launch and production support. Your role will cover key areas: technology, team, product, and process.

Key Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management

• Own the end-to-end technology lifecycle of assigned products, from concept through end of life.

• Define and maintain product roadmaps, release plans, and success metrics.

• Develop a deep domain understanding and employ data‑driven decision making in product planning, scope decisions, tradeoff discussions and more.

Product Planning & Prioritization

• Collaborate with Product Management and other parts of the business to define development priorities, ensuring alignment between business objectives, customer needs, technical strategy, and engineering execution.

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable product and engineering initiatives.

• Manage product backlogs and prioritize work, balancing product strategy, technical needs, and delivery capacity.

• When a dedicated Product Manager is not assigned, perform core Product Management activities, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap development, and business value assessment.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Engineering Managers, Product Architects, Product Managers, Manufacturing and other stakeholders to deliver successful product outcomes.

• Coordinate cross-team efforts, manage dependencies, and resolve delivery risks and impediments.

• Facilitate communication and decision-making across technical and business functions.

Delivery & Release Oversight:

• Assemble a development team of engineers from required engineering disciplines (e.g. radio communication, navigation, autonomy); support and motivate the team, providing a comfortable working environment.

• Oversee on-time product delivery, release readiness, and launch activities employing appropriate project methodologies (usually a mix of Waterfall and Scrum) and adhering the the team’s best practices and process requirements.

• Communicate status, risks and progress to leadership; know when to escalate.

• Monitor product performance, quality, adoption, and operational health.

• Drive continuous improvement through product reviews, metrics, and feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

• Technical education - preferably in avionics, electronics, mechatronics, radio engineering, or related fields.

• Experience and understanding of hardware product development and design.

• Experience managing technical teams, including task allocation, resource planning, and performance monitoring.

• An understanding of typical challenges faced by developers at different stages of product creation.

• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

Paid Time Off: the Employee is entitled to an annual holiday 4 + 1 weeks

Health & Wellness Package:

• Lunch Benefit: daily lunch allowance up to the tax‑free limit as a fringe benefit.

• Sport & Culture: annual budget for gyms, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies.

• Wellbeing Allowance: additional allowance for massage, mental health services, and other wellness support.

• Extended Occupational Healthcare: enhanced coverage including GP, specialists, mental health, and partial dental care.

• Accident Insurance (24/7): full coverage for accidents during both work and free time.

• Business Travel Insurance: coverage for work‑related travel.

• Company Phone + Subscription provided as a fringe benefit.

• Snacks & Office Comforts: coffee, snacks, fruits, and other office perks.

Work Model:

• Flexible Working Hours: core hours from 10:00 to 15:00.

• No‑Crunch Policy: no systematic overtime; overtime is compensated or reimbursed.

• Meeting‑Light Culture: protected focus time and minimal unnecessary meetings.

Growth & Innovation:

• High‑End Equipment: premium laptop, monitor, and peripherals.

• Lab & Gadget Budget: annual budget for hardware, tools, books, and learning materials.

• Hackathons & Offsites: regular internal events focused on innovation and technology.

Travel & Mobility:

• Business Travel Expenses: full coverage of tickets, accommodation, and transportation.

• Per Diem (Vero Max): daily allowances according to the maximum tax‑free Vero rates.

Impact & Culture:

• Low‑hierarchy, engineering‑driven environment with strong autonomy and zero micromanagement.

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