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# Technical Program Manager - Hardware & Software Product Development

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Tewksbury, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microsoft PowerPoint, Release Management, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/244c1505-cbf0-4a2f-ba5d-42cf6e782b8f

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background combined with proven program management experience, enabling them to drive successful product delivery across multidisciplinary teams including software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering., Bachelor's degree in:

 * Computer Engineering
 * Computer Science
 * Electrical Engineering
 * Mechanical Engineering

Related technical discipline

 * 10+ years of professional experience
 * 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager supporting hardware and software product development

Strong understanding of:

 * Scope management
 * Schedule management
 * Cost management
 * Risk management
 * Stakeholder management
 * Experience developing project schedules and work breakdown structures
 * Strong presentation and executive communication skills
 * Broad engineering background spanning multiple disciplines
 * Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience managing large-scale engineering programs
 * Experience working within regulated or government-supported environments
 * Strong Agile and product development lifecycle experience
 * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

Additional Details

 * Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
 * 9/80 work schedule
 * Requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
 * Opportunity to lead high-visibility engineering initiatives from concept through production, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex hardware and software product development initiatives from concept through production release. This role requires a strategic leader who can effectively manage cross-functional engineering teams while balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk., Program Leadership & Execution

 * Lead cross-functional engineering teams to achieve program objectives
 * Manage multiple concurrent product development programs
 * Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and work breakdown structures (WBS)
 * Monitor scope, timelines, budgets, and program deliverables

Product Development Lifecycle

 * Lead teams through the complete New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle
 * Support requirements gathering, concept development, design reviews, verification & validation (V& V), and production release
 * Facilitate technical reviews, gate reviews, and program status meetings
 * Drive successful execution of hardware and software development initiatives

Risk & Stakeholder Management

 * Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
 * Communicate program status, challenges, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
 * Build strong relationships across engineering, leadership, and external stakeholders
 * Ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives

Communication & Reporting

 * Deliver executive-level presentations on program progress, risks, and milestones
 * Develop clear and concise status reporting using PowerPoint and project management tools
 * Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making across teams


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