Technical Program Manager III (6364)

itD Tech; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

itD seeks a Technical Program Manager III to lead New Product Introduction programs for wearable hardware, including smart glasses and audio subsystems. You will drive cross-functional execution across hardware development, align DRIs and stakeholders, and manage plans, budgets, and risks to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical program management for hardware, with Subsystem TPM and audio experience, delivering complex programs in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical program management experience in hardware development.
• Demonstrated experience managing NPI programs or complex hardware programs.
• Subsystem TPM experience is required.
• Experience delivering hardware development programs in cross-functional environments.
• Strong program management skills including estimation, scheduling, risk management, and status reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience with SDLC and technology implementation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage NPI programs for wearable hardware (e.g., smart glasses and audio subsystem) from planning through execution and delivery.
• Coordinate multiple technical programs, align DRIs and cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, and KPIs to ensure timely execution.
• Drive hardware subsystems across engineering disciplines, resolve dependencies and technical issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and dependencies with contingency plans.
• Communicate program status, milestones and escalations to engineering leadership and partners.
• Manage scope, requirements, plans, and stakeholder expectations to align with product goals and quality.

Skills

Subsystem TPM

Audio subsystem

NPI programs

Cross-functional leadership

Project estimation

SDLC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to lead and manage complex New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for wearable hardware, including smart glasses and audio subsystem development. This role will drive cross-functional program execution, coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders, and ensure successful product development and delivery across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of technical program management experience, strong subsystem TPM and audio experience, and a proven track record of delivering hardware development programs in complex, cross-functional engineering environments.

Location: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Redmond, WA (preferred); open to US remote candidates.

Contract 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 and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for wearable hardware, smart glasses, and audio subsystem development from planning through execution and delivery.
• Coordinate multiple technical programs simultaneously, aligning engineering teams, Designated Responsible Individuals (DRIs), and cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, resource estimates, budgets, status reports, and key performance indicators to ensure timely execution.
• Drive subsystem development activities across hardware, mechanical, electrical, optical, and audio engineering teams, resolving dependencies and technical issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while developing contingency plans to maintain delivery commitments.
• Communicate program status, risks, milestones, and escalations clearly to engineering leadership, business partners, and stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Manage program scope, requirements, implementation plans, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring alignment with product development goals and quality standards.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning materials, including blogs and media content.
• Build materials that contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events, both in person and virtually.
• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, program delivery, or related engineering program roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical programs at the subsystem level (Subsystem TPM experience required).
• Experience supporting audio subsystem development or audio-related hardware programs.
• Proven experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) programs or complex hardware product development initiatives.
• Strong program management skills, including project estimation, scheduling, milestone tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, technical stakeholders, and multiple concurrent programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate program status effectively.
• Experience delivering technology or business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technology implementation planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical field.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience at Meta or other large technology companies.
• Experience managing consumer electronics, wearable hardware, smart glasses, or other complex hardware NPI programs.
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Experience coordinating engineering development with suppliers, manufacturing partners, or ODM/JDM partners.
• Experience managing programs involving mechanical, electrical, optical, and audio subsystems.
• MBA or another relevant advanced degree.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, required.
• MBA or another relevant advanced degree preferred.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.

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.

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