Technical Program Manager

San Jose, CA (THIS ROLE IS FULLY ONSITE)

Job Description:

Our Client is seeking highly skilled and experienced Technical Program Manager with a strong technical background to manage the complexity of advanced research alongside product development. You will play a pivotal role in driving complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to launch, bridging research, engineering, and manufacturing disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end program management for cutting-edge consumer electronics product development, overseeing parallel workflows and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams
• Strategic Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and milestones, aligning them with technical and business goals to drive execution
• Technical Expertise: Break down complex technical concepts into detailed, actionable plans, assess trade-offs across R&D teams, and deliver precise status updates, risk assessments, and technical insights to stakeholders, including executives
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with product managers, engineers, and global teams to facilitate communication, resolve dependencies, and manage risks effectively
• Program Execution: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time delivery while proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Subcontractor relationships: Build and maintain strong working relationships with external contractors and oversee their work to ensure it aligns with project goals and quality standards
• Process Optimization: Refine program management processes and adopt tools to improve collaboration, efficiency, and the transition from development to production

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• 10+ years managing complex, multidisciplinary programs, preferably in consumer electronics
• Strong knowledge of hardware, mechanical systems, software, and their integration; ML or optics experience is a plus
• Hands-on expertise with development lifecycles for hardware, software, and mechanical systems
• Experience with consumer electronics systems and working with external contractors and manufacturers (a plus)
• Proven experience managing engineering projects and transitioning products to mass production
• Proficiency in Agile or hybrid methodologies for multidisciplinary teams, with expertise in program management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Project)
• Skilled in managing R&D deliverables and aligning them with product roadmaps
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage parallel work streams
• Salary range - $180,000 - $200,000

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."