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# Hardware Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** Q1 Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Aurora, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Hardware Design, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c098db80-a69b-4309-949c-12c11a4b50fc/hardware-technical-program-manager

## About the Role

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a solid background in managing hardware programs, supplier quality, and supply chain operations. Prior experience working in hardware companies managing operations, supply chain, supplier coordination and able to work independently.

" 2 years of equivalent practical experience in an automotive lab or technical support environment supporting Hardware, PCBAs etc., both at a component level technologies and stakeholder perception, is essential, as this role involves navigating complex supplier relationships and ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, and operations teams.

" Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

" Proven track record in technical project management with the ability to provide end-to-end ownership of complex module schedules.

" Exceptional project management skills with a meticulous attention to detail to ensure comprehensive oversight and execution.

" Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely document technical findings in tickets (e.g., Buganizer/Jira) and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

"Experience with automotive TIER1 or OEM component evaluation processes and facilities.

"Understanding of major automotive manufacturing processes such as design for manufacturing or design for assembly

## Description

" To be the primary point of contact for hardware supply chain projects, from component sourcing through delivery, in low-volume, high-complexity builds.

Validation & Dashboarding:

"Organize design validation across customer and suppliers (HW DVP dashboard).

"Facilitate internal requirements and verification, including software alignment for key perception milestones requiring vehicle-level testing.

Configuration & Change Management:

"Manage component change control process (CCB).

"Track Prototype, Engineering Vehicle Testing and Production Configurations throughout the vehicle development life cycle.

"Document issues and track them to closure.

System Integration & Strategy:

"Support trade studies to help drive decisions and balance competing requirements.

"Assist in identifying "gaps " between subsystems to ensure they are understood and covered by tests.

" Be flexible to work odd hours for supporting overseas CMs at times such as early mornings or late evenings.

" Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to track hardware development schedules and resolve cross-functional blockers.

" Collaborate with Engineering change management teams for revision updates to documentation etc.,

" Navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments by taking high-level objectives and independently defining the steps to execute.