Hardware Technical Program Manager

HaloBraid; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Equity

12 holidays & unlimited PTO

Onsite parking

Job summary

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch and align requirements across engineering, design, and operations.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules, identify dependencies, and drive week-to-week delivery to launch.
• Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable plans.
• Oversee prototyping builds with engineering; manage external prototyping partners to meet goals and learnings.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through disciplined program management and communication.
• Implement process improvements to accelerate development.

Skills

Hardware PM

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Global collaboration

Tools

Gantt charts

PRDs

FMEAs

Job description

Halo is a technology company building the future of haircare for all textures. We create category-defining products built for the complexities others overlook.

We're building HaloBraid, the world's first braid-assist device. It helps stylists finish braids five times faster, flawlessly and gently. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $270B salon services industry, and integrating computer vision, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechanisms.

Billions of hours are spent braiding hair each year; HaloBraid gives that time back. We're moving from R&D into deployment with salons, and we're backed by leading investors. We’re searching for a Hardware Technical Program Manager who wants to help bring this future to life. This role reports to the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch, driving the team to 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in hardware program / product / project management
• Ability to translate engineering concepts into clear plans that keep the technical team focused and on track. You know how to remove blockers and mitigate risks before they elevate.
• A proven track record managing and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects successfully
• Used Gantt Charts, PRDs, and FMEAs to manage hardware production cycles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build relationships and influence others
• An ability to bridge internal and external teams in different geographies and time zones.
• Previously balanced multiple priorities in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• An ability to get things done, and pay attention to detail without dropping the ball
• Experience bringing up and managing overseas contract manufacturers
  

Desired Skills & Experience (optional but the more, the better)

• Led multiple hardware development projects taking high quality products through production
• Experience in consumer electronics, IoT, hair styling tools, robotics, or 3D printing
• Technical expertise in areas like CAD, design for manufacturing (DFM), testing, or embedded systems

Working Style

• Low ego, adaptable, and collaborative spirit
• Excited to learn through fast-paced iteration and user feedback
• Passionate, driven by innovation
• Excellent communication and organization, an ability to concisely convey and discuss complex ideas

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 100% medical premium coverage
• Meaningful equity
• 12 company holidays and unlimited PTO
• Company subsidized parking or commute for onsite employees

Onsite Work

This is an onsite position at our office/lab in Cambridge, MA. You must have authorization to work in the US. There will be travel required ~20% of the time.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align with every single part of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.