Project Manager III

Contractor

Cupertino, California

23 Apr 2026

    Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager III for a Contract with a client in Cupertino, CA. The candidate will coordinate firmware project schedules, monitor build and test cycles, and drive cross‑functional execution across engineering, QA, and system integration teams.

    Rate Range: $85/hour to $87/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

    Project Manager III job responsibilities include:

    • Define, maintain, and communicate firmware project schedules across engineering, QA, and cross‑functional teams.

    • Coordinate with firmware development teams to track deliverables, risks, priorities, and dependency impacts.

    • Support engineering program managers by driving firmware milestones and cross‑functional execution.

    • Monitor firmware builds and test cycles across multiple test vehicles to ensure stability and readiness.

    • Collaborate with QA and system integration teams to track quality issues and drive timely resolution.

    • Maintain an optimized build cadence to support hardware partners and prototype development needs.

     

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

    • Minimum 6+ years of experience in firmware engineering program or project management within complex, cross‑functional environments.

    • Proven experience managing firmware development lifecycles, build schedules, and dependencies across engineering and QA teams.

    • Strong ability to communicate risks, priorities, and quality issues while driving resolution across multiple stakeholders and test platforms.

     

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Govind.Pandey@akkodisgroup.com.



    Pay Details: $85.00 to $87.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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