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# Technical Program Manager III - (HW DFM)

- **Company:** BCforward
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $172,640.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Issue Tracking Systems, Software Requirements Analysis, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7712165c-12c6-46f0-b626-d6cccee4179d

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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