Technical Program Manager III

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to lead and manage complex New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for wearable hardware, including smart glasses and audio subsystem development. This role will drive cross-functional program execution, coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders, and ensure successful product development and delivery across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of technical program management experience, strong subsystem TPM and audio experience, and a proven track record of delivering hardware development programs in complex, cross-functional engineering environments.

Location: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Redmond, WA (preferred); open to US remote candidates.

Contract Duration: 12 months
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) 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

• Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for wearable hardware, smart glasses, and audio subsystem development from planning through execution and delivery.
• Coordinate multiple technical programs simultaneously, aligning engineering teams, Designated Responsible Individuals (DRIs), and cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, resource estimates, budgets, status reports, and key performance indicators to ensure timely execution.
• Drive subsystem development activities across hardware, mechanical, electrical, optical, and audio engineering teams, resolving dependencies and technical issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while developing contingency plans to maintain delivery commitments.
• Communicate program status, risks, milestones, and escalations clearly to engineering leadership, business partners, and stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Manage program scope, requirements, implementation plans, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring alignment with product development goals and quality standards.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning materials, including blogs and media content.
• Build materials that contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events, both in person and virtually.
• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, program delivery, or related engineering program roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical programs at the subsystem level (Subsystem TPM experience required).
• Experience supporting audio subsystem development or audio-related hardware programs.
• Proven experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) programs or complex hardware product development initiatives.
• Strong program management skills, including project estimation, scheduling, milestone tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, technical stakeholders, and multiple concurrent programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate program status effectively.
• Experience delivering technology or business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technology implementation planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical field.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience at Meta or other large technology companies.
• Experience managing consumer electronics, wearable hardware, smart glasses, or other complex hardware NPI programs.
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Experience coordinating engineering development with suppliers, manufacturing partners, or ODM/JDM partners.
• Experience managing programs involving mechanical, electrical, optical, and audio subsystems.
• MBA or another relevant advanced degree.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, required.
• MBA or another relevant advanced degree preferred.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.