Technical Program Manager I
Posted: 03/02/2026
Job Number: 41947
Job Description
Technical Program Manager I
Onsite
Summary:
The main function of a Technical Program Manager, PDE is to provide successful hardware module definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies across a group of projects and/or related activities.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with across engineering, product management, architecture, industrial design, operations and other teams, driving and tracking the investigation, definition and delivery of next generation products.
- Create development, delivery and qualification strategies and schedules based on system and PDE parts requirements, technical challenges, lead times and business needs.
- Manage communication within and between internal engineering and external vendor teams.
- Work with teams to set milestones, communicate program status and identify/ address potential setbacks.
- Drive engineering teams to bring technical issues to closure.
- Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and technology development processes in a quickly changing and dynamic environment to ensure on time delivery.
- Manage engineering builds from early prototyping through qualification builds.
- Ensure program documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review.
- Contribute to resource planning and budget management to ensure program success.
- Up to 20% travel domestically and internationally based on program needs.
Skills:
- Experience with phase gate approach to technology development projects.
- Experience with component and module qualification, validation and characterization processes.
- Knowledge of program issue/ bug tracking and risk management.
- Communication experience and experience working with technical teams.
- Problem solving and organizational experience.
- Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience with working with vendors, including flexing hours when needed for and travel if needed for on-site support
Education/Experience:
- BS in Engineering field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years experience as a Program Manager managing PDE programs from concept to mass production, preferably for consumer electronic devices
Pay range is $70 - $75 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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