Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to lead program management of large-scale hardware products from concept to customer release. You will orchestrate hardware and software engineering, product management, and operations teams to deliver complex programs on schedule.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering program management (or advanced degrees) with a proven track record in hardware, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years.
• Experience in technical program management.
• Experience leading complex hardware programs with moderate to high risk and multifunctional interdependencies.
• Experience defining and delivering program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience monitoring critical-path activities and resource allocation.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar project management tools.
• Experience using AI tools to improve program management processes.
• Expertise in Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes preferred.
• Knowledge of hardware manufacturing environments, production workflows, and supply chain operations preferred.
• Strategic background in supply chain operations or procurement preferred.
• Current program management certification such as PMP or PgMP preferred.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and influence outcomes across internal and external partner groups.
• Expertise leading multifunctional dependencies in fast-paced engineering environments.
• Familiarity with advanced analytical tools and AI-enabled methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management of large-scale hardware products from concept to release.
• Orchestrate hardware and software engineering, product management, and operations teams.
• Drive complex problem-solving and strategic solutions for program delivery.
• Monitor program health, critical-path roadmaps, risk mitigation, and course corrections.
• Lead budget preparation, resource allocation, and financial rigor.
• Influence partners at all levels and provide executive-level status updates and strategic recommendations.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to engineering project management staff.
• Foster process improvements and implement continuous integration methodologies.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Budget Preparation

Resource Allocation

Risk Mitigation

Influencing Outcomes

Mentorship

Communication of Complex Concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

AI Tools (ChatGPT, Codex, Claude)

Job description

• Lead program management of large-scale, high-risk hardware products from concept to customer release
• Orchestrate hardware and software engineering, product management, and operations teams
• Drive complex problem-solving and implement strategic solutions for program delivery
• Monitor program health, critical-path roadmaps, risk mitigation, and course corrections
• Lead budget preparation, resource allocation, and financial rigor
• Influence partners at all levels and provide executive-level status updates and strategic recommendations
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to engineering project management staff
• Foster process improvements and implement continuous integration methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8+ years of experience, or master’s degree in engineering with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years
• Experience in technical program management
• Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware programs with moderate to high risk and multifunctional interdependencies
• Experience defining and delivering program plans, schedules, and budgets
• Experience monitoring critical-path activities and resource allocation
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar project management tools
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Codex, or Claude to improve program management processes
• Expertise in Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes preferred
• Knowledge of hardware manufacturing environments, production workflows, and supply chain operations preferred
• Strategic background in supply chain operations or procurement preferred
• Current program management certification such as PMP or PgMP preferred
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and influence outcomes across internal and external partner groups
• Expertise leading multifunctional dependencies in fast-paced engineering environments
• Familiarity with advanced analytical tools and AI-enabled methodologies preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading complex hardware programs, managing budgets, and orchestrating cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and AI methodologies to enhance program management processes and drive strategic solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Technical Program Management
• Budget Preparation
• Design Verification Testing (DVT)
• Project Management Certification (PMP or PgMP)
• Resource Allocation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Program Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Critical-Path Monitoring
• Process Improvement
• Continuous Integration Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Influencing Outcomes
• Communication of Complex Concepts
• Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• PgMP

Industry Keywords

• Hardware Manufacturing
• Production Workflows
• Supply Chain Operations
• Multifunctional Dependencies

Tools & Technologies

• Jira
• Confluence
• MS Project
• AI Tools (ChatGPT, Codex, Claude)