XR Hardware Program Manager - Lead Device Builds

Cygnus Professionals Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnus Professionals Inc. is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Program Manager to lead the Android XR glasses platform development in the San Jose area.

You will drive tactical execution and set the strategy for the team, coordinating across engineering, operations, and external partners. The role requires 5+ years in hardware PM or design engineering, familiarity with product development life cycles, and willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware development and phase-gate processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex system solutions.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of Android XR glasses hardware platforms and drive tactical execution and strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, build, validate, and launch system solutions.
• Manage development risks and issues to meet system build milestones, cost, and manufacturability.
• Drive product development processes and phase gate reviews with the cross-functional teams.
• Develop and manage program schedules and resource needs with engineering and operations teams.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead resolution on key technical issues.
• Interface with development partners and cross functional engineering and operations teams driving builds and managing build schedules, budgets, and performance.
• Proactively implement process improvements to streamline product development.
• Influence and drive strategic JDM partner development efforts and establish long term partnerships.

Skills

Hardware program management

Cross-functional leadership

Project scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

International travel

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Job description

Cygnus Professionals Inc. is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Program Manager to lead the Android XR glasses platform development in the San Jose area.

You will drive tactical execution and set the strategy for the team, coordinating across engineering, operations, and external partners. The role requires 5+ years in hardware PM or design engineering, familiarity with product development life cycles, and willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.