Hardware Technical Program Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own and drive the product development process (PDP) for hardware programs, from early concept and architecture through qualification and production launch
• Manage multiple concurrent hardware programs, each spanning cross-functional teams across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware, and system integration
• Define program scope, schedules, and milestones, and hold cross-functional teams accountable to committed timelines, quality bars, and cost targets
• Identify technical risks and gaps early, and drive mitigation plans in close partnership with engineering leads
• Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners to ensure components and subsystems are delivered on time and meet quality requirements
• Serve as the operational backbone of each hardware program — running design reviews, tracking action items, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
• Partner with software and systems teams to align hardware and software integration milestones
• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions clearly to engineering leadership and stakeholders

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in hardware technical program management, with a demonstrated track record of shipping hardware products to production
• Experience across multiple hardware product lines or industries (e.g., consumer electronics, automotive, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture)
• Deep understanding of the hardware product development process (PDP), including design, prototyping, verification/validation, and manufacturing ramp
• Experience managing multiple complex, concurrent hardware programs with competing priorities and tight timelines
• Strong technical fluency across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and system architecture — enough to engage deeply in technical trade-off discussions
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, component vendors, and supply chain partners
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a high bar for documentation and program hygiene