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 preferred
Start Date: October 2026
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: 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.