Technical Program Manager (TPM III)
itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM III) to drive hardware development programs for next-generation wearable devices, including smart glasses. This role will play a critical part in coordinating engineering design efforts, managing hardware component delivery, and ensuring development milestones are met to support successful product launches. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in hardware engineering and technical program management, along with a proven track record of delivering complex consumer electronics programs on schedule.
Location: Remote (West Coast hours preferred)
Duration: 12 Months (potential for extension)
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Lead coordination of engineering design deliverables, including specifications, design of experiments (DOE), and validation plans
- Manage hardware component delivery timelines for development builds and drive qualification processes toward mass production
- Develop and maintain detailed program schedules aligned with system requirements, technical risks, and business priorities
- Oversee program structure and workflows to ensure clarity, efficiency, and alignment across teams and leadership
- Communicate program status updates, risks, and mitigation plans, including vendor tooling timelines and design sprint progress
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution of program milestones
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date program documentation for stakeholder visibility and decision-making
Internal Responsibilities
- Attend regular internal practice community meetings
- Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership
- Complete client case studies and learning materials (blogs, media material)
- Contribute to Digital Transformation practice development initiatives
- Participate in internal networking events (virtual and in-person)
- Partner with leadership on career development opportunities
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering or technical program management within consumer electronics
- Strong experience managing cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and external partners
- Proven ability to manage complex hardware development programs and deliver on timelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Solid understanding of product development lifecycle and hardware design/fabrication processes
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Experience working with global suppliers and vendor management
- Background working with leading technology companies such as Meta, Amazon, Apple, or Microsoft
- Prior experience transitioning from engineering into program management roles
- Experience supporting wearable technology or similar hardware product categories
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required
Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Additional Info
Dynamic environment in a culture of respect, empowerment and recognition for a job well done, apply today!
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering or technical program management within consumer electronics
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and external partners
- Proven ability to manage complex hardware development programs and deliver on timelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Understanding of product development lifecycle and hardware design and fabrication processes
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Experience working with global suppliers and vendor management
- Background working with Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, or similar technology companies
- Experience transitioning from engineering into program management
- Experience supporting wearable technology or similar hardware product categories
What We Do
itD is a different kind of technology and software development consultancy that puts client needs at the center of what we do. We combine the experience of a full-service consultancy with the agility of a specialized firm to help clients reimagine and improve operations and solve challenges unique to their business. Founded in 2005, we are headquartered in Silicon Valley and are honored to have long term partnerships with many of the world’s leading enterprise technology firms. With onshore, nearshore and offshore capability centers we are able to provide seamless global reach. We define ourselves by solving the toughest challenges in business. To tackle these challenges, we deploy the best people armed with the best technology to help our clients by enabling next-generation experiences, transforming tech operations, leveraging BI and analytic depth to convert data to advantage, delivering advanced DevOps and software development services and unlocking the potential of AI. Our mantra as itD is “Innovate Transform Deliver” and as a proud woman- and minority-owned business, we are focused on delivering a unique perspective and approach that attracts a robust and diverse talent pool. We believe this diversity of talent, thinking and perspective leads to better outcomes for our clients and a positive impact in our communities through our focus on giving back initiatives. We invite you to bring us the challenges no one else can solve. Because while other firms might give up, pivot, or pass… Impossible drives us. Certified Woman Owned - WBENC
