Technical Program Manager III (6311)

Technical Program Manager III – Hardware Development

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to drive hardware development programs for next-generation consumer electronics, with a focus on Smart Glasses. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in hardware engineering and technical program management, with a proven track record of coordinating engineering deliverables, supplier activities, hardware builds, qualification, and manufacturing readiness across complex cross-functional teams.

Location: Remote – PST preferredStart Date: October 2026Duration: 12 monthsSchedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, 5 days/week

We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k 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

• Support Hardware Design TPMs in coordinating engineering design deliverables, including specifications, design experiments, validation plans, and hardware engineering milestones.
• Drive hardware component delivery, supplier coordination, and qualification activities to support development builds and mass-production timelines.
• Develop development, delivery, build, and qualification schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, supplier lead times, and business priorities.
• Coordinate product design convergence, design lock, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Plan Design of Experiments (DOE), build matrices, material readiness, and hardware engineering deliverables for system builds.
• Manage program status, risks, top issues, dependencies, and potential schedule setbacks while providing clear updates to engineering teams and leadership.
• Collaborate across engineering, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and other cross-functional teams to support Smart Glasses program planning and build strategy.

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

• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering or technical program management within consumer electronics hardware.
• Experience managing technology development programs from product design through manufacturing and qualification.
• Experience working with overseas hardware suppliers and managing hardware component delivery.
• Experience with ODM, JDM, and CM vendor engagement models.
• Knowledge of phase-gate technology development processes.
• Experience with mechanical system development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), tooling, validation, and characterization.
• Experience coordinating a large number of cross-functional partners and multiple programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including regular program status reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, dependencies, risks, top issues, and engineering deliverables.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience in a hardware engineering role with transition into technical program management.
• Experience working with a large number of cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.
• Experience supporting consumer electronics product development, particularly complex hardware programs.
• Experience with Smart Glasses, wearable technology, or other emerging hardware products.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required.

Company DescriptionAbout 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 recruiting@itdtech.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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