Technical Program Manager

HaloBraid; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

100% medical premium coverage

Equity

Holidays and PTO

Parking or commute subsidy

Job summary

HaloBraid, based in Cambridge, MA, is building a braid-assist device to transform salon haircare. HaloBraid seeks a Hardware Technical Program Manager to lead hardware programs from concept through launch, translate requirements into actionable plans, and coordinate prototyping with engineering and external partners.

You will drive schedules, manage risk, and improve processes while aligning teams across geographies. Onsite work in Cambridge, MA with travel ~20% is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware program management experience.
• Translate engineering concepts into actionable plans.
• Proven track record coordinating cross-functional projects.
• Experience with Gantt charts, PRDs, and FMEAs.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to bridge teams across geographies/time zones.
• Experience managing overseas contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules with key deliverables.
• Translate technical requirements into clear plans.
• Oversee prototyping with engineering and external partners.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through disciplined PM.
• Implement process improvements to accelerate development.

Skills

Hardware PM

Cross-functional leadership

Gantt & PRDs

Risk mitigation

Communications

Global collaboration

CAD/DFM

Tools

CAD

DFM

FMEAs

Job description

Halo is a technology company building the future of haircare for all textures. We create category-defining products built for the complexities others overlook.

We're building HaloBraid, the world's first braid-assist device. It helps stylists finish braids five times faster, flawlessly and gently. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $270B salon services industry, and integrating computer vision, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechanisms.

Billions of hours are spent braiding hair each year; HaloBraid gives that time back. We're moving from R&D into deployment with salons, and we're backed by leading investors. We're searching for a Hardware Technical Program Manager who wants to help bring this future to life. This role reports to the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch, driving the team to alignment on requirements across engineering, design, and operations.

• Build and maintain detailed schedules, highlighting dependencies and key week-to-week deliverables while driving the program to launch.

• Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable plans.

• Organize and oversee prototyping builds with engineering, manage communication with external prototyping partners to ensure we meet build goals & learnings.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks through disciplined program management and proactive communication.

• Identify and implement process improvements that accelerate development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in hardware program / product / project management

• Ability to translate engineering concepts into clear plans that keep the technical team focused and on track. You know how to remove blockers and mitigate risks before they escalated.

• A proven track record managing and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects successfully

• Used Gantt Charts, PRDs, and FMEAs to manage hardware production cycles

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build relationships and influence others

• An ability to bridge internal and external teams in different geographies and time zones.

• Previously balanced multiple priorities in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• An ability to get things done, and pay attention to detail without dropping the ball

• Experience bringing up and managing overseas contract manufacturers

Desired Skills & Experience (optional but the more, the better)

• Led multiple hardware development projects taking high quality products through production

• Experience in consumer electronics, IoT, hair styling tools, robotics, or 3D printing

• Technical expertise in areas like CAD, design for manufacturing (DFM), testing, or embedded systems

Working Style

• Low ego, adaptable, and collaborative spirit

• Excited to learn through fast-paced iteration and user feedback

• Passionate, driven by innovation

• Excellent communication and organization, an ability to concisely convey and discuss complex ideas

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 100% medical premium coverage

• Meaningful equity

• 12 company holidays and unlimited PTO

• Company subsidized parking or commute for onsite employees

Onsite Work

This is an onsite position at our office/lab in Cambridge, MA. You must have authorization to work in the US. There will be travel required ~20% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.