Senior Engineering Program Manager - Civilian

Talanto; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talanto is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead hardware development programs from concept to launch. The role requires coordinating 4–5 workstreams across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams onsite in Scottsdale, AZ, with occasional travel to vendors and contract manufacturers.

You will own the program budget and schedule, collaborate with Product Management to optimize trade-offs, and report progress to senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hardware development program management.
• Proven schedule and budget creation/tracking.
• Must be able to qualify for export control license.

Responsibilities

• Manage 4–5 distinct workstreams that converge to the launch schedule.
• Drive successful product development of the Nitro/Markham line with cross-functional teams.
• Lead program reviews and updates to senior management and executives.
• Frame product trade-offs with Product Management to meet company needs.
• Build relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Own program budget and end-to-end schedule to deliver the product.

Skills

Program mgmt

Hardware dev

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional teams

Budget & schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Engineering Program Manager - Civilian

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At •••• , we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at •••• is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

We build and ship products for law enforcement and the communities they serve on a national and global scale. You will be leading the development of the next generation flagship consumer TASER — the Nitro/Markham line — a mix of proven T10 technology and brand-new technology, and the first true stand‑alone consumer TASER that isn't just a re-skin of a law enforcement device. You will work with some of the best and brightest engineering teams to develop cutting‑edge products from start to finish while balancing complex tradeoffs. You will need to be agile, adaptive, and creative to find the best solutions for the most critical products.

What You'll Do:

Location: Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ office, 4 days a week (open to immediate relocation, or travel until relocation)
Reports to: Director, Engineering Program Management

• Must be capable to manage a program with 4-5 distinct workstreams that must all converge to the launch schedule
• Drive the successful product development of the Nitro/Markham line, managing cross‑functional teams to ensure development is on time, on budget, at cost, and reliable.
• Lead program reviews and updates to senior management and executive teams.
• Engage with Product Management to frame product trade‑offs and find the best solution for ••••.
• Network and develop relationships across •••• , our suppliers, and manufacturing partners — including our contract manufacturing partner.
• Own your program budget and schedule end‑to‑end to ensure we deliver the best possible product that meets our customers' needs.
• Be a driving force from early concept phases through launch, serving as a key stakeholder in all decisions.
• Work with a diverse technical team spanning electrical, mechanical, and industrial design, software, firmware, and manufacturing.
• Travel to the contract manufacturer and/or other vendors will be required, depending on the build schedules for preparation and/or development build management, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, such as strategic process development and reporting.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in program management in hardware development.
• 5+ years of experience building processes, project management, and schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, business, or equivalent work experience.
• Delivered a hardware product with software as part of it; proven schedule and budget creation/tracking.
• Experience and strong understanding of basic engineering principles and development.
• Understand and communicate complex technical/engineering issues.
• Identify and resolve conflicts, inter‑dependencies, and program issues quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem‑solve, and prioritize.
• A problem‑solving mindset, with the tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Since this role sits in the CEW pillar, the candidate must be able to qualify for an export control license.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At •••• , we Aim Far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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