Senior Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Build and scale the hardware TPM function — defining team structure, processes, and best practices from scratch
• Hire, lead, and develop a team of Hardware Technical Program Managers across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, vehicle integration, and systems engineering disciplines
• Define and own the hardware product development process (PDP) end to end, from concept through production
• Oversee a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs, ensuring each hits committed schedules at the required quality and cost
• Set program management standards and tooling, and hold your team and cross-functional partners accountable to milestones and deliverables
• Partner closely with engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development leaders to align hardware roadmaps with broader company priorities
• Identify systemic risks and gaps across the hardware portfolio, and drive org-wide process improvements to mitigate them
• Represent the hardware TPM function to senior leadership, reporting on program health, risks, and resourcing needs

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience as a Hardware Technical Program Manager, including 5+ years leading and managing TPM teams
• A proven track record of shipping hardware products to production across a mix of industries (e.g., consumer electronics, automotive, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture)
• Experience defining and implementing a hardware product development process (PDP) from the ground up
• Experience managing a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs at a time
• Demonstrated experience with hiring and leading a Hardware TPM team spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering
• Strong technical fluency across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and system architecture
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development around shared goals