Technical Program Manager, Hardware Development

Our client, a leader in advanced mobility and autonomous technology, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support next-generation hardware development programs. This role will oversee the full product development lifecycle, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional stakeholders to bring complex hardware systems from concept through validation and into production.

Schedule

• 6-month contract
• 40 hours per week
• Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week
• Location: Foster City, CA

Requirements

• 6+ years of Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management experience
• Proven experience managing hardware development programs from concept through EVT, DVT, PVT, and production ramp
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience working closely with contract manufacturers throughout development and production phases
• Strong understanding of hardware product development processes and manufacturing operations
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, firmware, systems engineering, procurement, and operations
• Strong project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills
• Proficiency with Jira, project schedules, Gantt charts, and program management tools
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and effectively manage competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive, autonomous vehicle, robotics, or consumer electronics experience
• Experience managing integrated hardware and software development programs
• Exposure to functional safety processes and requirements
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience supporting mass production and post-production sustaining activities

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program management of hardware development initiatives from concept, architecture, and design through production ramp
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and product roadmaps
• Coordinate activities across hardware, software, firmware, systems, procurement, manufacturing, and vehicle development teams
• Partner with contract manufacturers to plan prototype, engineering, and validation builds
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) feedback into development processes
• Identify program risks early and drive mitigation plans to resolution
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, establish clear decision points, and remove execution roadblocks
• Create and deliver program status updates, risk assessments, and executive-level reporting
• Track dependencies, align priorities, and ensure stakeholders remain informed throughout the development lifecycle
• Support strategic and operational decision-making across engineering, finance, and business teams

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.