Title: Technical Program Manager III
Location: Redmond, WA or Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12 Months

Summary

The Technical Program Manager (PDE) is responsible for driving the definition, implementation, and delivery of complex hardware modules. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependent projects to ensure successful execution from concept through mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, architecture, industrial design, operations, and other cross-functional teams to drive development of next-generation products.

• Define and manage development, delivery, and qualification strategies and schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead times, and business needs.

• Manage communication across internal engineering teams and external vendors.

• Establish milestones, track program progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks or setbacks.

• Drive engineering teams toward timely resolution of technical issues.

• Develop and implement best practices and scalable processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Oversee engineering builds from early prototyping through qualification and validation stages.

• Ensure all program documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to stakeholders and leadership.

• Support resource planning and budget management to ensure program success.

• Travel up to 20% (domestic and international) as required for program needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with phase-gate methodologies in technology development projects.

• Strong understanding of component and module qualification, validation, and characterization processes.

• Experience with issue tracking, bug tracking, and risk management.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams.

• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.

• Proven experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working with vendors, including flexibility for different time zones and on-site support when required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager managing PDE programs from concept to mass production, preferably in consumer electronics.

 
 
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: $ 71.05/daily.