Technical Program Manager II-6232

itD Tech; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to lead end-to-end display algorithm development, validation, and execution for next-generation AR/Smart Glasses products. This role coordinates algorithm development, software, hardware testing, and prototype validation to ensure image quality goals are met.

Based in Redmond, WA with a hybrid schedule, you will drive cross-functional programs across hardware, firmware, and software, manage risks, and report program health to engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading hardware/software co-development programs.
• Experience with display technology and image processing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end validation planning and execution across algorithm development, hardware testing, prototype software validation, production software readiness, and human factors evaluations.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across display hardware, software engineering, systems architecture, testing, and product management teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Coordinate hardware allocation, prototype availability, and testing resources to remove blockers and maintain validation schedules.
• Identify program risks, maintain a comprehensive risk register, and proactively drive mitigation plans with clear ownership and resolution paths.
• Communicate program health, milestone progress, validation outcomes, risks, and executive-level updates to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware co-development

Display technology

Algorithm validation

Cross-functional leadership

Project scheduling

Education

Electrical Engineering

Optical Engineering

Physics

Job description

Technical Program Manager II

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to lead end-to-end display algorithm development, validation, and execution for next-generation AR/Smart Glasses products. This role is responsible for driving complex cross-functional programs spanning algorithm development, software implementation, hardware testing, and prototype validation to ensure display compensation algorithms meet image quality requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in hardware/software co-development, display technologies, and technical program management, along with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream engineering programs on aggressive timelines.

Location: Hybrid – Redmond, WA

Pay Rate: depending on experience.

Duration: 12+Months
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end validation planning and execution across algorithm development, hardware testing, prototype software validation, production software readiness, and human factors evaluations.


• Drive cross-functional alignment across display hardware, software engineering, systems architecture, testing, and product management teams to ensure successful program execution.


• Coordinate hardware allocation, prototype availability, and testing resources to remove blockers and maintain validation schedules.


• Identify program risks, maintain a comprehensive risk register, and proactively drive mitigation plans with clear ownership and resolution paths.


• Communicate program health, milestone progress, validation outcomes, risks, and executive-level updates to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Develop and manage integrated program schedules while tracking dependencies across hardware, firmware, software, and validation workstreams.


• Partner with engineering teams to ensure display compensation algorithms achieve image quality goals and support successful product development milestones.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.


• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.


• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).


• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.


• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).


• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager supporting hardware and software co-development programs.


• 3+ years of experience in display technology, image processing, algorithm validation, or electro-optical systems engineering.


• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs across hardware, firmware, and software development teams.


• Experience managing hardware-dependent programs, including prototype builds, device allocation, and test infrastructure coordination.


• Strong program planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation experience.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive technical decisions.


• Experience communicating technical program status, risks, and milestones to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.


• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving requirements and aggressive delivery timelines.


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supporting other large-scale technology companies.


• Experience with display compensation algorithms and image quality pipelines.


• Familiarity with display technology testing methodologies.


• Experience managing 0-to-1 consumer device programs from prototype validation through mass production.


• Knowledge of AR, VR, or XR display systems, including near-eye display architectures and image quality metrics.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience required.

Company Description

About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.

The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Additional Info

Dynamic environment in a culture of respect, empowerment and recognition for a job well done,