40hrs/wk, West Coast
Must-Have Skills
5+ years of experience in Hardware engineering or technical program management in consumer electronics hardware
Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners
Clear communication - Regular status – verbal and written
Nice-to-have Skills
Supplier management skills - work with overseas supplier
Prior experience in Amazon, Apple, Microsoft
Prefer Senior experience, happy to take an engineer who have experience in program management
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Program Manager to support our Hardware Design TPMs in driving engineering design deliverables, managing hardware component delivery, and creating development schedules.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of product development processes, familiarity with product design fabrication processes, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Support Hardware Design TPMs in coordinating and driving engineering design deliverables, including specifications, DOE, and validation plans
Manage delivery of hardware components for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines
Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead-times, and business needs
Manage program structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams and leadership
Communicate program statuses, identifying potential setbacks, including vendor tooling schedules and design sprints
Manage communication within and between internal cross-functional and external partners
Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review
How will performance be measured?
Technical Competency: We will assess whether the TPM has a strong understanding of the technical requirements of the project and is able to provide effective guidance to engineers.
Project Management: We will evaluate the TPM's ability to manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, and ensure that the project is delivered on time and within scope.
Collaboration with Engineers: We will assess the TPM's ability to work closely with engineers to identify and resolve technical issues, and ensure that the engineering team is meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
Communication: We will evaluate the TPM's communication skills, including their ability to clearly articulate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, and ensure that all stakeholders are informed about project progress and any issues that arise.