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# Technical Program Manager III (6311)

- **Company:** The Itd
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Software Requirements Analysis, Build Management
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3385115840&tx=ZT212THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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