IoT Project Manager - Protonest (Pvt) Ltd

Protonest (Pvt) Ltd
Kottawa, Sri Lanka
Job Category: IT - Software

IOT PROJECT MANAGER

Intermediate Level | Full-Time Position

Protonest is seeking an IoT Project Manager to act as a central coordinator across multidisciplinary teams. This role requires a strong understanding of IoT systems and the ability to bridge the gap between hardware, firmware, and cloud application layers to ensure successful project delivery.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the full IoT project lifecycle from initial scoping to final delivery.
• Coordinate technical integration across hardware, firmware, cloud, and application layers.
• Define project objectives, timelines, milestones, and success metrics.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, internal engineering teams, and management.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Translate technical updates into clear business-level reports for stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor Associate Project Managers and cross-functional teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or IT.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in project management.
• Experience managing IoT, embedded systems, or hardware–software integration projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery models.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in managing project budgets and delivery timelines under pressure.

Closing Date: January 24, 2026

Role Insights: The Strategic Value of IoT Project Management

Unlike traditional software project management, an IoT Project Manager must navigate the complexities of physical hardware logistics alongside digital development cycles. At Protonest, this role is the glue that keeps firmware engineers, cloud architects, and hardware designers in sync.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the device–cloud workflows are seamless, which often involves troubleshooting hardware dependencies that can impact software timelines. This position offers a unique vantage point on the entire product ecosystem, making it a high-impact leadership role within the company.

Interview Preparation Tips:

• Technical Coordination: Be ready to explain a time you managed a project that involved both physical hardware and cloud-based software.
• Risk Mitigation: In IoT, supply chain issues or hardware bugs can halt progress. Discuss how you proactively identify and mitigate these specific risks.
• Agile in IoT: Explain how you adapt Scrum or Kanban ceremonies to teams that have different development speeds (e.g., fast software sprints vs. longer hardware prototyping).
• Stakeholder Liaison: Highlight your ability to simplify complex technical bottlenecks into actionable business reports for management.

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