Program Manager Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager III LOCATION: Remote DURATION: 12 Months PAY RANGE: $77 - $87/hr. TOP 3 SKILLS:

• 5+ years of experience in Hardware engineering or technical program management in consumer electronics hardware
• Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners
• Clear communication - Regular status updates - verbal and written

Company: Our client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced Technical Program Manager to support our Hardware Design TPMs by driving engineering design deliverables, managing hardware component delivery, and creating development schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of product development processes, familiarity with product design fabrication processes, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support Hardware Design TPMs in coordinating and driving engineering design deliverables, including specifications, DOE, and validation plans
• Manage delivery of hardware components for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines
• Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead times, and business needs
• Manage program structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams and leadership
• Communicate program statuses, identifying potential setbacks, including vendor tooling schedules and design sprints
• Manage communication within and between internal cross-functional and external partners
• Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working as a technology development program manager in consumer electronics
• Experience working with overseas suppliers of hardware components
• Experience in ODM, JDM, and CM vendor engagement models
• Knowledge of phase gate approach to technology development programs
• Experience with mechanical system development, design for manufacturing, tooling, validation, and characterization processes
• Adept at communicating, planning, with high level of attention to detail
• Knowledge of program-top issue tracking
• Experience operating across multiple teams and programs

Scope of Work and Deliverables:

• Product design convergence and design lock
• DFM and OK2fab
• Material drives to system builds
• DOE and Build Matrix definition and planning
• Scheduling and planning of HW engineering deliverables
• Support Smart Glasses program planning and build strategy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a hardware engineering role
• Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.