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# Information Technology and Applications - Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Firmware, Gantt Charts, Hardware Design, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a534ee7a-d514-40be-8c6d-3e6d25a45a8a

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience: Six or more years of technical or engineering program management experience, specifically delivering hardware products through the entire lifecycle from concept to production ramp.

Technical Skills: Strong hardware development background with direct experience managing external contract manufacturers and proficiency in program management tools such as JIRA and Gantt scheduling software.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Direct management of multiple full program development cycles involving tight integration of hardware and software.
 * Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
 * Experience supporting production programs during mass production and post-production sustaining phases.
 * Background in automotive engineering systems or high-density consumer electronics.

## Description

Our organization is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead product development programs for next-generation hardware systems. This position drives programs from early concept through validation stages, including Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), Design Validation Testing (DVT), and Production Validation Testing (PVT), up to the final production ramp. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering departments and external manufacturing partners to ensure milestones are met on schedule. This role demands structured coordination, proactive risk management, and the ability to steer complex engineering dependencies in a fast-paced environment., * Direct end-to-end program management for advanced hardware development programs from initial concept through manufacturing validation and production ramp.

 * Translate high-level organizational milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, integrated schedules, and clear deliverables.
 * Coordinate cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Firmware, Functional Safety, Systems Engineering, and Procurement teams to align dependencies.
 * Collaborate with contract manufacturers to execute prototype builds, integrate design-for-manufacturing feedback, and prepare production lines.
 * Establish standardized progress reporting metrics for cross-functional teams and leadership regarding milestone health, risks, and mitigations.
 * Identify program bottlenecks early and facilitate key technical decisions to eliminate program delays.