Technical Program Manager III

Job Title: Technical Program Manager III
Location: Fully Onsite - Redmond, WA
Duration: 12 Months
Pay rate: $115/hr on W2
Benefits: PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K program

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Technical Program Manager to drive programs focused on graphics, VR/AR rendering technologies, and related software and hardware systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and proficiency in graphics pipelines, rendering algorithms, and VR/AR graphics technologies, along with the capacity to manage complex and challenging projects.
This role requires a candidate who is resilient in finding solutions to hard problems and is adept at building cross-functional relationships and motivating teams to ensure smooth and predictable program execution in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with research, engineering, and business teams to define roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables related to graphics and rendering technologies.
• Partner with technical leads to develop program strategies, prioritize tasks, and achieve OKRs focused on graphics innovation and VR/AR visual experiences.
• Deliver programs within defined scope, quality, time, and budget while managing moderate risk factors.
• Engage in strategic planning at the program level, interact with executives, resolve complex issues, and foster effective communication and team building.
• Manage internal and external teams, including matrixed employees and contractors, to deliver graphics systems and enhancements.
• Oversee project scope, requirements, scheduling, budgeting, status reporting, risk management, and communication across all organizational levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager.
• Proven experience in driving programs within ambiguous research or development environments.
• Strong skills in project management, leadership, dependency management, and cross-group collaboration.
• Experience managing external technical engagements with industry and academia.
• Knowledge in graphics pipeline development, rendering algorithms, GPU architectures, and VR/AR graphics systems.
• Experience in organizational management, budget control, and headcount management.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Must Haves:

1. Strong Technical and Program Management Expertise
   • Proven experience driving complex technical programs, especially in research environments related to display, optics, or VR/AR technologies.
   • Expertise in project estimating, scheduling, risk management, and delivering within scope, quality, time, and budget constraints.
2. Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage internal and external teams, including matrixed employees and contractors.
   • Strong skills in dependency management, cross-group collaboration, and stakeholder communication at multiple organizational levels.
3. Adaptability and Problem-Solving
   • Resilience in pursuing solutions to complex and challenging problems.
   • Strong judgment and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Nice to Haves:

1. Advanced Education and Specialized Experience
   • Graduate degree in engineering or scientific fields related to display, optics, or imaging.
   • Experience with optics and display development projects, especially in consumer markets.
2. Experience Transitioning Research to Products
   • Track record of successfully transitioning emerging technologies from research to consumer products.
3. Cross-Disciplinary Team Experience
   • Experience working with diverse teams including researchers, software engineers, and hardware engineers.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.