- We are looking for a senior leader to build and lead our Hardware Technical Program Management function from the ground up
- This is a 0-to-1 role: you will define our hardware product development process (PDP), hire and lead a team of Hardware Technical Program Managers, and ensure success for every hardware product we ship — across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture
- You’ll work cross-functionally with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development
- Build and scale the hardware TPM function — defining team structure, processes, and best practices from scratch
- Hire, lead, and develop a team of Hardware Technical Program Managers across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, vehicle integration, and systems engineering disciplines
- Define and own the hardware product development process (PDP) end to end, from concept through production
- Oversee a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs, ensuring each hits committed schedules at the required quality and cost
- Set program management standards and tooling, and hold your team and cross-functional partners accountable to milestones and deliverables
- Partner closely with engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development leaders to align hardware roadmaps with broader company priorities
- Identify systemic risks and gaps across the hardware portfolio, and drive org-wide process improvements to mitigate them
- Represent the hardware TPM function to senior leadership, reporting on program health, risks, and resourcing needs
- A proven track record of shipping hardware products to production across a mix of industries (e.g., consumer electronics, automotive, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture)
- Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development around shared goals
- Demonstrated experience with hiring and leading a Hardware TPM team spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent
- Strong technical fluency across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and system architecture
- Experience defining and implementing a hardware product development process (PDP) from the ground up
- 12+ years of experience as a Hardware Technical Program Manager, including 5+ years leading and managing TPM teams
- Experience managing a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs at a time
- Familiarity with PLM/material tracking systems and BOM management
- Experience shipping hardware in automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture industries
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or sensing platforms (LiDAR, Radar, Cameras)
- Experience building a hardware TPM function from scratch at an early-stage or scaling company
Senior Manager of Hardware Technical Program Management in sunnyvale at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.