Sr. Technical Program Manager - Memphis, Tennessee

MissionHires; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end product development for consumer electronics and smart home IoT products, coordinating hardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and certification from concept to production readiness.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in consumer electronics, 5+ years of cross-functional program management, deep PCBAs and embedded systems expertise, and proven success delivering complex programs with global engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in consumer electronics and smart home IoT product development.
• 5+ years of cross-functional program management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret PCBAs layouts and schematics.
• Experience leading production builds with global teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle for consumer electronics and smart home IoT products.
• Coordinate hardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and certification activities.
• Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional design and program reviews through all development gates.
• Review PCBA schematics, layouts, signal integrity, power, and EMI/EMC.
• Partner with engineering teams on board bring-up, debugging, and issue resolution.
• Apply Gerber, PCB fabrication, and DFM/DFA principles to influence design and manufacturing.
• Drive prototype, validation, and production builds through production readiness.
• Support cost optimization while maintaining quality, performance, and schedule objectives.
• Ensure seamless integration and certification across Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter, Wi‑Fi, and BLE.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance activities (FCC, CE, UL).
• Communicate status, risks, decisions, milestones, and KPIs to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver results with urgency.

Skills

PCBAs

Embedded systems

Wireless technologies

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance (FCC/UL/CE)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Gerber file generation

PCB design tools

DFM/DFA practices

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager on behalf of a company developing consumer electronics and smart home IoT products. This role will lead end-to-end product development programs, coordinating hardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and certification activities from concept through production readiness. The ideal candidate brings deep technical fluency in PCBAs, embedded systems, wireless connectivity, and smart home ecosystems, along with a proven ability to drive complex cross-functional programs to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for consumer electronics and smart home IoT products.
• Drive alignment and execution across hardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and cross-functional program teams.
• Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional design and program reviews through all development gates.
• Review and interpret PCBA schematics, layouts, and electrical design considerations, including signal integrity, power, and EMI/EMC.
• Partner with engineering teams on board bring-up, debugging, technical trade-offs, and issue resolution.
• Apply knowledge of Gerber files, PCB fabrication, and DFM/DFA principles to influence product design and manufacturing decisions.
• Drive prototype, engineering validation, production validation, and production builds through production readiness.
• Support cost optimization initiatives while maintaining product quality, performance, and schedule objectives.
• Ensure seamless integration and certification across Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter, Wi‑Fi, and BLE ecosystems.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance activities, including FCC, CE, and UL requirements.
• Communicate program status, risks, decisions, milestones, and key performance indicators to stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with global engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver results with urgency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in consumer electronics and smart home IoT product development.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience leading cross-functional product development teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical understanding of PCBAs, including the ability to read and interpret layouts and schematics.
• Hands‑on experience with Gerber file generation and validation, PCB design tools, PCB fabrication, and DFM/DFA practices.
• Deep knowledge of embedded systems and firmware interactions.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies, including Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter.
• Experience with Matter and smart home ecosystem certification.
• Familiarity with consumer electronics regulatory compliance, including FCC, CE, and UL.
• Experience leading prototype, engineering, and production builds with global engineering and manufacturing partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical and program information to diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional collaboration, consensus‑building, problem‑solving, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Self‑motivated approach, strong initiative, and the ability to identify and correct issues proactively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.