NPI Hardware Program Lead — Wearables & Audio

ITD Technology Co.; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to lead and manage New Product Introduction programs for wearable hardware, including smart glasses and audio systems. The role requires coordinating engineering teams, DRIs, and stakeholders to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical program management, subsystem TPM and audio experience, and a proven hardware development background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical program management or related engineering roles.
• Experience managing subsystem-level TPM for hardware.
• Experience with audio subsystem development or audio hardware.
• Proven track record delivering NPI or complex hardware programs.
• Strong planning, scheduling, risk management, and status reporting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for wearable hardware, smart glasses, and audio subsystem development from planning through execution and delivery.
• Coordinate multiple technical programs simultaneously, aligning engineering teams, DRIs, and cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, resource estimates, budgets, status reports, and KPIs to ensure timely execution.
• Drive subsystem development activities across hardware, mechanical, electrical, optical, and audio teams, resolving dependencies and issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while developing contingency plans to maintain delivery commitments.
• Communicate program status, risks, milestones, and escalations clearly to leadership and stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Manage program scope, requirements, implementation plans, and stakeholder expectations aligned with product goals and quality standards.

Skills

Subsystem TPM

Audio subsystem experience

NPI management

Cross-functional leadership

Program estimation & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

MBA or related advanced degree preferred

PMP or PMI certification preferred

Job description

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to lead and manage New Product Introduction programs for wearable hardware, including smart glasses and audio systems. The role requires coordinating engineering teams, DRIs, and stakeholders to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical program management, subsystem TPM and audio experience, and a proven hardware development background.