Technical Program Manager III
12 months
Redmond, WA

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Technical Program Manager to drive programs focused on optics, display, and VR/AR technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and proficiency in VR/AR display technologies, along with the capacity to manage complex and challenging projects. This role requires a candidate who is resilient in finding solutions to hard problems and is adept at building cross-functional relationships and motivating teams to ensure smooth and predictable program execution in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research, engineering, and business teams to define roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
• Partner with technical leads to develop program strategies, prioritize tasks, and achieve OKRs.
• Deliver programs within defined scope, quality, time, and budget while managing moderate risk factors.
• Engage in strategic planning at the program level, interact with executives, resolve complex issues, and foster effective communication and team building.
• Manage internal and external teams, including matrixed employees and contractors, to deliver systems and enhancements.
• Oversee project scope, requirements, scheduling, budgeting, status reporting, risk management, and communication across all organizational levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Display, Systems Engineering, Imaging Science, Electronics, Optics, or Physics.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager.
• Proven experience in driving programs within research environments.
• Strong skills in project management, leadership, dependency management, and cross-group collaboration.
• Experience managing external technical engagements with industry and academia.
• Knowledge in display/optics development, manufacturing processes, and systems architecture applications.
• Experience in organizational management, budget control, and headcount management.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in an engineering or scientific field related to display/optics/imaging.
• Experience with optics and display development projects, particularly in consumer markets.
• Track record of transitioning research or emerging technologies into consumer products.
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams, including researchers and software/hardware engineers.

Skills
Expertise in project estimating, scheduling, customer interaction, and implementation planning.
Proven ability in people management and team building.
Strong adaptability, judgment, and priority management.
Quick learner of business processes and effective communicator with partners at varying levels.
Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions.
Experience delivering technology and business solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments. 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $100.00/hr.