Engineering Program Manager Consumer Electronics Hardware San Jose CA

IPolarity LLC; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IPolarity LLC is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead the development of next‑generation Android XR hardware platforms. You will drive end-to-end program execution, manage cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and suppliers, and own schedules, budgets, and risk management.

This position requires hands‑on hardware NPI experience, a track record in driving phase-gate milestones, and the ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering or program management.
• 5+ years in Hardware Engineering Program Management or related roles.
• Strong consumer electronics hardware experience.
• Hands-on experience with hardware NPI build management.
• Experience managing the full product development lifecycle and phase-gate process.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of Android XR hardware platforms.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Manage hardware NPI builds and product development milestones.
• Own program schedules, budgets, resource planning, and risk management.
• Lead phase-gate reviews and ensure successful product launches.
• Coordinate with global development partners and manage build execution.
• Resolve technical and program risks while keeping projects on schedule.
• Drive process improvements to enhance product development efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Hardware NPI

Project scheduling

Budget planning

Communication

Job description

Engineering Program Manager – Consumer Electronics Hardware

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: W2 Only NO OPT/CPT

Are you passionate about bringing cutting-edge consumer hardware products to life? We're looking for an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead the development of next-generation Android XR hardware platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cross-functional engineering teams and drive innovative products from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of Android XR hardware platforms.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Manage hardware NPI (New Product Introduction) builds and product development milestones.
• Own program schedules, budgets, resource planning, and risk management.
• Lead phase-gate reviews and ensure successful product launches.
• Coordinate with global development partners and manage build execution.
• Resolve technical and program risks while keeping projects on schedule.
• Drive process improvements to enhance product development efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall professional experience.
• 5+ years of Hardware Engineering Program Management, Product Design Engineering, or related experience.
• Strong Consumer Electronics Hardware experience (required).
• Hands-on experience with Hardware NPI Build Management.
• Experience managing the complete product development lifecycle and phase-gate process.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products.
• Supplier development and manufacturing experience.
• Budget planning and scheduling expertise.
• Strong presentation and executive communication skills.