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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Gridware Technologies Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Firmware, Hardware Design, Software Deployment, Software Systems, Backend, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/03facde0-57ed-430e-82d7-1e568ad275a7/senior-technical-program-manager-hardware ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. * 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, or related infrastructure/embedded systems roles (firmware/hardware emphasis strongly preferred). * Proven ability to deliver in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders. * Familiarity with the hardware development lifecycles (EVT/DVT/etc), phase gates and working with CMs * Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable plans. Bonus Skills * Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. * Experience scaling engineering organizations and building cross-functional alignment. * Background in product development for IoT, embedded systems, or large-scale hardware/software deployments. * Experience leading projects that improved application performance, scalability, or fleet-wide reliability. ## Description Job DescriptionAbout Gridware Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware's advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io. Role Description As a Technical Program Manager at Gridware, you'll drive complex, multi-disciplinary projects across firmware, hardware, and supporting software systems. You'll partner with engineers and stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and deliver critical programs on time. You should be equally comfortable discussing system trade-offs with engineers as you are presenting recommendations to executives. This role sits at the intersection of firmware, hardware, and embedded systems with visibility into mobile, web, backend, and data platforms that integrate with our devices. What You'll Do * Lead end-to-end program execution across firmware and hardware development, ensuring alignment from concept through deployment. * Define project scope, milestones, resources, and success criteria for highly cross-functional initiatives. * Partner closely with engineering leads to manage risks, unblock dependencies, and balance technical trade-offs. * Build and maintain tools, processes, and dashboards that improve program visibility and engineering productivity. * Communicate schedules, priorities, and status updates clearly to engineers, leadership, and cross-functional partners. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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