Technical Program Manager (TPM III) - 6318

RemoteLeads; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

12-month contract

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

RemoteLeads seeks a Senior Hardware/Technical Program Manager to coordinate design deliverables and align schedules with system requirements for wearable hardware initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and external partners, manage vendor timelines, and maintain comprehensive program documentation while partnering with leadership on career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering or technical program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain and external partners.
• Proven ability to deliver complex hardware programs on schedule.
• Experience with global suppliers and vendor management preferred.
• Direct W2 employment; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering design deliverables, including specifications, design of experiments, and validation plans.
• Manage hardware component delivery timelines for development builds and drive qualification toward mass production.
• Develop and maintain program schedules aligned with system requirements, technical risks, and business priorities.
• Oversee program structures and workflows across engineering teams and leadership.
• Communicate program status, risks, mitigation plans, vendor tooling timelines, and design sprint progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to execute program milestones.
• Maintain accurate program documentation for stakeholder visibility and decision-making.
• Participate in internal practice meetings, thought leadership, case studies, networking, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Partner with leadership on career development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Description:

• Coordinate engineering design deliverables, including specifications, design of experiments, and validation plans.
• Manage hardware component delivery timelines for development builds and drive qualification toward mass production.
• Develop and maintain program schedules aligned with system requirements, technical risks, and business priorities.
• Oversee program structures and workflows across engineering teams and leadership.
• Communicate program status, risks, mitigation plans, vendor tooling timelines, and design sprint progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to execute program milestones.
• Maintain accurate program documentation for stakeholder visibility and decision-making.
• Participate in internal practice meetings, thought leadership, case studies, networking, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Partner with leadership on career development opportunities.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering or technical program management within consumer electronics.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and external partners.
• Proven ability to deliver complex hardware development programs on schedule.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for explaining technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of product development lifecycles and hardware design and fabrication processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with global suppliers and vendor management preferred.
• Experience supporting wearable technology or similar hardware products preferred.
• Prior transition from engineering into program management preferred.
• Direct W2 employment required; sponsorship is not available.

Benefits:

• Remote work opportunity, with West Coast hours preferred.
• 12-month contract with potential for extension.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Networking, career learning, and professional development programs.
• Respectful, empowering workplace culture with recognition for strong performance.