Hardware TPM — Lead Haircare Robotics (Cambridge, Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

100% medical premium coverage

Equity

Holidays and PTO

Parking or commute subsidy

Job summary

HaloBraid, based in Cambridge, MA, is building a braid-assist device to transform salon haircare. HaloBraid seeks a Hardware Technical Program Manager to lead hardware programs from concept through launch, translate requirements into actionable plans, and coordinate prototyping with engineering and external partners.

You will drive schedules, manage risk, and improve processes while aligning teams across geographies. Onsite work in Cambridge, MA with travel ~20% is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware program management experience.
• Translate engineering concepts into actionable plans.
• Proven track record coordinating cross-functional projects.
• Experience with Gantt charts, PRDs, and FMEAs.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to bridge teams across geographies/time zones.
• Experience managing overseas contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules with key deliverables.
• Translate technical requirements into clear plans.
• Oversee prototyping with engineering and external partners.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through disciplined PM.
• Implement process improvements to accelerate development.

Skills

Hardware PM

Cross-functional leadership

Gantt & PRDs

Risk mitigation

Communications

Global collaboration

CAD/DFM

Tools

CAD

DFM

FMEAs

Job description

HaloBraid, based in Cambridge, MA, is building a braid-assist device to transform salon haircare. HaloBraid seeks a Hardware Technical Program Manager to lead hardware programs from concept through launch, translate requirements into actionable plans, and coordinate prototyping with engineering and external partners.

You will drive schedules, manage risk, and improve processes while aligning teams across geographies. Onsite work in Cambridge, MA with travel ~20% is required.