Technical Program Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Ship the best product as fast as possible
• Manage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through production
• Own the program budget, including specific staffing plans, and be responsible and accountable for every dollar spent on a given project
• Create and maintain product cost models throughout the product development process, and be responsible for end product cost hitting targets
• Act as the key link between the program team and key stakeholders, including frequent reporting to company leadership
• Use disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop program plans which deliver the program within cost and schedule
• Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress/quality, and manage issue resolution
• Communicate status, issues, and key risks to product stakeholders and senior management

Requirements

• Deep understanding of a technical product design life cycle and problem solving processes
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to drive decision making, including trade-off discussions and program strategy
• Business-minded with the ability to break down program decisions in terms of dollars
• Passionate about constantly striving to improve schedule and project efficiency
• Ability to work cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel
• Experience communicating upwards to senior management and managing high output from individual contributors
• Experience creating and implementing program management tools for communication, scheduling, risk management, resource planning, cost tracking, and production planning
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• B.S. degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline

Nice to Have

• Experience shipping high technically complex products as a design engineer
• Experience in start-up environments or highly entrepreneurial companies
• Experience leading hardware development with overseas manufacturing partners

Benefits & Perks

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it
• Ample on-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats
• Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
• Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
• Unlimited 3D prints