Head of Hardware TPM: Build & Lead from Ground Up

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Learning stipend

Wellness stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management to build and lead its hardware TPM function from the ground up. You will define the hardware PDP, hire and guide TPM teams, and ensure successful production across automotive, defense, and other industries.

Collaboration spans electrical/mechanical/system engineering, software, operations, and procurement. You will oversee 10+ concurrent hardware programs, set standards, mitigate risks, and report to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related).
• 10+ years as Hardware Technical Program Manager, incl. 4+ years leading TPM teams.
• Proven track record shipping hardware products to production across multiple industries.
• Experience defining and implementing a hardware PDP from scratch.
• Experience managing 10+ concurrent hardware programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the hardware TPM function from scratch.
• Hire, lead, and develop Hardware TPM teams across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Define and own the hardware PDP end-to-end, from concept to production.
• Oversee a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs with schedules, quality, and cost.
• Set PM standards and tooling; drive milestones and deliverables.
• Align hardware roadmaps with broader company priorities with cross-functional partners.
• Identify risks and drive process improvements to mitigate them.
• Report program health and resourcing needs to senior leadership.

Skills

Hardware TPM

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Leadership

Technical fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Applied Intuition is seeking a Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management to build and lead its hardware TPM function from the ground up. You will define the hardware PDP, hire and guide TPM teams, and ensure successful production across automotive, defense, and other industries.

Collaboration spans electrical/mechanical/system engineering, software, operations, and procurement. You will oversee 10+ concurrent hardware programs, set standards, mitigate risks, and report to senior leadership