Senior Program Manager — AI-Driven Connected Products Lead

Fieldpiece; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with annual 1%

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Individual Development Plans

FSA/HSA and EAP

Music program in California offices

Team-building events

Job summary

Fieldpiece is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple complex, cross-disciplinary product development programs spanning hardware, firmware, and software. You will coordinate across Engineering, Product Management, Industrial Design, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing, driving milestones and risk management across global partners.

You’ll champion Fast Time To Market (FTTM) practices, embed AI-enabled engineering, and guide the organization in transforming how we innovate and bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related STEM field.
• 10+ years of program and/or project management experience leading complex new product development initiatives in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects and integrated product programs, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver on schedule.
• Experience leading hardware, firmware, and software product development programs from concept through launch.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, including hardware and software development processes.
• Experience with global suppliers, ODMs, contract manufacturers, and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office and modern project tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, complex new product development programs from concept through commercial launch that include hardware, firmware, and software.
• Align cross-functional teams across Product Management, Engineering, Industrial Design, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing.
• Drive program planning, risk management, executive communication, and decision-making.
• Coordinate global development activities with suppliers and strategic partners.
• Champion Fast Time To Market (FTTM) methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Help build a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence in execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Hardware development

Firmware development

Software development

Global suppliers

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Fieldpiece is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multiple complex, cross-disciplinary product development programs spanning hardware, firmware, and software. You will coordinate across Engineering, Product Management, Industrial Design, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing, driving milestones and risk management across global partners.

You’ll champion Fast Time To Market (FTTM) practices, embed AI-enabled engineering, and guide the organization in transforming how we innovate and bring