Program Manager: Hardware Engineering Delivery

Optimal Solution Company; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

4 days in office per week

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of engineering program deliverables in a hybrid in-office setting in California. You will manage part release tracking, material certifications, and timing charts using JIRA and Confluence, while coordinating across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, executive reporting, and data-driven decisions to keep programs healthy

Qualifications

• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and related project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable information.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain detailed tracking of part releases, engineering changes, and material certifications.
• Develop and update program timing charts, status dashboards, and health reports using JIRA and Confluence.
• Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early; communicate impacts and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Create and manage program boards, workflows, and dashboards to monitor engineering deliverables.
• Ensure consistent documentation and process adherence across teams using Confluence pages and templates.
• Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, publish action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Prepare concise executive summaries, timing updates, and program health metrics for leadership reviews.
• Support data-driven decision-making by maintaining accurate, real-time visibility into project progress.

Skills

Hardware Experience

Budgets/Timing

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Optimal Solution Company is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of engineering program deliverables in a hybrid in-office setting in California. You will manage part release tracking, material certifications, and timing charts using JIRA and Confluence, while coordinating across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, executive reporting, and data-driven decisions to keep programs healthy