Hardware Program Manager — Robotics & Haircare Devices

Halo; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

100% medical premium coverage

Meaningful equity

12 company holidays and unlimited PTO

Company subsidized parking or commute

Job summary

Halo is a technology company building the future of haircare with HaloBraid, a braid-assist device. We seek a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch, translating requirements into actionable plans and managing external partners.

This onsite role reports to the CEO and requires travel ~20%. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hardware program management, strong communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware program / product / project management.
• Translate engineering concepts into clear plans to keep the technical team on track and unblock blockers.
• Proven track record coordinating complex, cross-functional projects.
• Used Gantt charts, PRDs, and FMEAs to manage hardware production cycles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across teams.
• Bridge internal and external teams across geographies and time zones.
• Balanced multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience bringing up and managing overseas contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch, driving alignment on requirements across engineering, design, and operations.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules, highlighting dependencies and key week-to-week deliverables while driving the program to launch.
• Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable plans.
• Organize and oversee prototyping builds with engineering, manage communication with external prototyping partners to ensure we meet build goals & learnings.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through disciplined program management and proactive communication.
• Identify and implement process improvements that accelerate development.

Skills

Hardware PM

Cross-functional

Gantt Charts

PRDs & FMEAs

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

CAD

DFM

Testing

Embedded systems

Job description

Halo is a technology company building the future of haircare with HaloBraid, a braid-assist device. We seek a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch, translating requirements into actionable plans and managing external partners.

This onsite role reports to the CEO and requires travel ~20%. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hardware program management, strong communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects across