Technical Program Manager

Programmers.io; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead embedded electronics programs in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive end-to-end development from concept through mass production, coordinating Hardware, Embedded Software, Mechanical, and Supply Chain teams, and partnering with Contract Manufacturers for NPI and ramp-up.

The role emphasizes program management across schedules, risks, budgets, and milestones, with a focus on quality, reliability, and manufacturing standards in consumer electronics

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management for electronics products.
• Strong knowledge of Embedded Systems, PCB Design, Hardware Development, and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Hands-on experience with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and ODM partners.
• Experience in NPI, EVT/DVT/PVT, production ramp-up, and supply chain coordination.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage embedded electronics and PCB hardware development programs.
• Coordinate with CM partners for NPI, production readiness, quality, and delivery.
• Drive cross-functional teams including Hardware, Embedded Software, Mechanical, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Monitor project schedules, risks, budgets, and milestones.
• Lead design reviews, prototype builds, validation testing, and manufacturing ramp-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with product quality, reliability, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Embedded Systems

PCB Design

Hardware Development

Product Lifecycle

Contract Manufacturers

NPI Process

Supply Chain Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager with strong experience in Electronics Hardware, Embedded Systems, PCB Board Development, and Contract Manufacturing (CM) site management. The candidate will lead end-to-end product development, coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams, and drive successful product launches from concept to mass production.

Title: Technical Program Manager – Embedded Electronics & Contract Manufacturing

Location: onsite to Santa Clara, CA

Duration: Full time with all the benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage embedded electronics and PCB hardware development programs.
• Coordinate with Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners for NPI, production readiness, quality, and delivery.
• Drive cross-functional teams including Hardware, Embedded Software, Mechanical, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Monitor project schedules, risks, budgets, and milestones.
• Lead design reviews, prototype builds, validation testing, and manufacturing ramp-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with product quality, reliability, and manufacturing standards.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management for electronics products.
• Strong knowledge of Embedded Systems, PCB Design, Hardware Development, and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Hands-on experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and ODM partners.
• Experience in NPI, EVT/DVT/PVT, production ramp-up, and supply chain coordination.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, networking, or IoT products.