Senior Tech Program Lead — Hardware, Software & Cloud

Picarro; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) matching

On-site facilities

Paid time off

Job summary

Picarro is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager in Santa Clara, onsite, to drive cross-functional hardware, software, and cloud initiatives. You will manage schedules, reduce risks, and ensure quality across product lifecycles, partnering with Engineering and Marketing teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of multi-discipline programs, strong communication, and hands-on experience with NPI and manufacturing hand-offs. An MS or PMP/Agile credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Physics, Engineering, or related technical field. M.S. preferred.
• 8+ years of Program/Project Management experience with vertically integrated hardware, firmware, and cloud software.
• 3+ years in PM for scientific, analytical, or analytical instrumentation products.

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware, firmware, and software planning processes on a yearly/quarterly basis.
• Manage programs/projects across lifecycle stages with engineering leads.
• Scope projects, allocate resources, define milestones, and manage commitments.
• Lead delivery of complex hardware/firmware/software products to meet schedules.
• Collaborate with supply chain to mitigate risks from long lead components.
• Coordinate with consultants and vendors through design, testing, and sustaining phases.
• Lead cross-functional teams, run scrums, and resolve obstacles.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

NPI experience

Supplier management

Hardware/software integration

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Gantt charts

Dashboards

Job description

Picarro is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager in Santa Clara, onsite, to drive cross-functional hardware, software, and cloud initiatives. You will manage schedules, reduce risks, and ensure quality across product lifecycles, partnering with Engineering and Marketing teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of multi-discipline programs, strong communication, and hands-on experience with NPI and manufacturing hand-offs. An MS or PMP/Agile credentials are a plus.