Technical Program Manager III (Hardware)

Technical Program Manager III (Hardware)

Location: Fully Remote - US Only (PST Preferred)
Job ID: 69212-1
Duration: 12-month contract with probable extension/conversion
Target Start: 04/20/2026
Pay Rate: $90/hr on W2
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick leave, 401k

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support hardware design and development programs for next-generation wearable technology. In this role, you will work closely with hardware engineering teams to drive design deliverables, manage hardware component readiness, and coordinate development schedules for large-scale consumer electronics products. The TPM will ensure program clarity, align cross-functional teams, and manage timelines across engineering, product, and supplier partners while supporting design convergence, manufacturability readiness, and system build planning to meet mass production goals for upcoming wearable hardware initiatives. 

Job 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 

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working as a technology development program manager in consumer electronics 
• Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners
• Experience in ODM, JDM, and CM vendor engagement models 
• Knowledge of phase gate approach to technology development programs 
• Experience with mechanical system development, design for manufacturing, tooling, validation, and characterization processes
• Experience operating across multiple teams and programs  
• Adept at communicating, planning, with high level of attention to detail 
• Knowledge of program top issue tracking 
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience 

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a hardware engineering role
• Experience working with overseas suppliers of hardware components 
• Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners 

Scope of Work and Deliverables: 

• Product design convergence and design lock 
• DFM and OK2fab 
• Material drives to system builds 
• DOE and Build Matrix definition and planning 
• Scheduling and planning of HW engineering deliverables 
• Support Smart Glasses program planning and build strategy 

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.