Technical Program Manager III - (HW DFM)

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hardware program management, product development processes, and cross-functional coordination and a proven ability to drive engineering design deliverables, manage hardware component delivery, and build executable development schedules., * Support Hardware Design TPMs in coordinating engineering design deliverables, including specifications, DOE, and validation plans.

• Manage delivery of hardware components for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines.
• Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead-times, and business needs.
• Structure programs to optimize clarity and efficiency for teams and leadership.
• Communicate program status and risks, including vendor tooling schedules and design sprint impacts.
• Manage communication within and between internal cross-functional and external partners.
• Ensure program documentation is complete, current, and accessible for staff and leadership review.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years as a technology development program manager in consumer electronics.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers of hardware components.
• Experience with ODM, JDM, and CM vendor engagement models.
• Knowledge of phase-gate approaches to technology development programs.
• Experience with mechanical system development, DFM, tooling, validation, and characterization processes.
• Strong communication and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of program top-issue tracking and reporting practices.
• Experience operating across multiple teams and programs.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a hardware engineering role.
• Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

• Product design convergence and design lock.
• DFM and OK2fab readiness.
• Material drives to system builds.
• DOE and build matrix definition and planning.
• Scheduling and planning of hardware engineering deliverables.
• Support Smart Glasses program planning and build strategy.

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.