Program Manager - Hardware/NPI

Eagle Wireless; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Eagle Wireless, based in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Program Manager to own and drive hardware/NPI programs from initial engagement through EVT/DVT/PVT, certification, and ramp-to-mass production. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and external manufacturers to ensure on-time delivery of HW products.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in hardware program management, experience with phase-gate NPI, and strong communication with customers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in program or project management, including 2+ years on hardware through phase-gate NPI.
• Experience with hardware products (cellular/wireless module, networking device, IoT end device).
• Experience with contract manufacturers and external manufacturing partners.
• Knowledge of phase-gate/process gates (EVT/DVT/PVT) and BOM/ECO management.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer-facing programs end-to-end through EVT to mass production.
• Track milestones at phase-gate stages and flag risks before delays.
• Be primary contact for assigned accounts, managing expectations and status updates.
• Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing partners.
• Lead phase-gate reviews and ensure readiness for manufacturing transfer.
• Manage BOM, ECO, and documentation control in collaboration with teams.
• Drive regulatory and carrier certification requirements.
• Prepare and present program status reports to leadership and customers.
• Identify process improvements to improve predictability and delivery.

Skills

Phase-gate NPI

Cross-functional coordination

Program/status reporting

Regulatory and carrier certifications

Communication with customers

Project tracking tools

Hardware product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira/Confluence

NetSuite

Job description

Eagle Wirelessis looking for a Program Manager – Hardware/NPI as part of theProgram ManagementTeam in the Minneapolis, MN office.

Join us. Help build the networks the next generation of connected technology runs on.

Eagle Wireless is building the connective tissue of the physical world.

Every connected car, every industrial sensor, every IoT device that needs to talk to the cloud reliably and securely — that's where we come in. We design and deliver cellular modules and connectivity solutions that automotive, and IoT companies trust to work for years, in the field, without compromise.

Our teams span North America, Europe, and APAC, giving you the chance to collaborate with world-class engineers and go-to-market experts solving hard problems at global scale — from cybersecurity and supply chain resilience to regulatory compliance across dozens of markets.

If you want your work to matter in a world that's rapidly connecting everything, and you want to do it alongside people obsessed with getting the hard stuff right, Eagle Wireless is where that happens.

Job Summary:

Eagle Wireless is seeking a Program Manager to own and drive customer programs through a phase-gate hardware development process — from initial engagement and design through EVT, DVT, PVT, qualification, certification, and ramp to mass production. This role requires hands‑on experience managing an engineered hardware product (e.g., a cellular/wireless module, networking device, or IoT end device) through phase‑gate NPI to manufacturing release, and comfort coordinating across engineering, supply chain, quality, and external manufacturing partners.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage customer-facing programs end-to-end: requirements intake, design and engineering coordination, qualification/testing, certification, and transition to volume manufacturing.
• Own program timelines and deliverables, tracking milestones through phase-gate NPI stages (e.g., EVT, DVT, PVT) to mass production, and flagging/resolving risks before they impact schedule.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts, managing expectations and communicating status, risks, and changes clearly and proactively.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing (including contract manufacturing partners) to ensure readiness at each program gate.
• Lead and support phase-gate reviews across the NPI process — including PRD sign-off, design reviews (PDR/CDR), DFM/DFT review, pilot build coordination, and manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Manage BOM, ECO, and documentation control processes in coordination with engineering and supply chain teams.
• Track and help drive regulatory and carrier certification requirements (e.g., FCC, PTCRB, carrier certification) to support program milestones.
• Support manufacturing transfer and cutover activities, including coordination between design/engineering sites and manufacturing partners.
• Prepare and present program status reports, timelines, and risk assessments to internal leadership and customers.
• Identify and drive process improvements within the PMO to improve program predictability and delivery.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, including 2+ years specifically managing hardware products through phase-gate NPI (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing an engineered hardware product — such as a cellular/wireless module, networking device, or IoT end device — through a phase-gate development cycle to manufacturing release, from concept/design through qualification and into volume production.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or external manufacturing partners.
• Strong understanding of phase-gate/stage-gate NPI processes (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent), BOM/ECO management, DFx (DFM/DFT/DFA), and manufacturing readiness gates.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to work across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting program status to customers and leadership.
• Proficiency with program/project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira/Confluence, or similar) and standard office/productivity software.
• Experience in the cellular/IoT module, networking/telecom equipment, automotive electronics, or wireless communications industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory and carrier certification processes
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) for BOM, inventory, and production tracking.
• Experience managing programs across multiple manufacturing sites or geographies.

Our work environment is collaborative, and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, generous PTO and paid parental leave programs.

Eagle Wireless recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.