Job Title: Technical Program Manager I - Wireless
Location: Onsite Redmond WA or Sunnyvale WA
Duration: 12 months (Possibility of extension or conversion)

Job Description:
Summary:

• As a Wireless Technical Program Manager on the Wrist Hardware team, you will lead multidisciplinary programs through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to develop the next generation of custom and semi-custom wireless modules and subsystems powering our industry-leading consumer products.
• You will collaborate closely with internal and external partners to establish requirements, manage complex program schedules, proactively identify risks with mitigation strategies, and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• We seek program managers who are natural motivators, cross-functional relationship builders, and process champions dedicated to delivering smooth, predictable execution in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

 
Must-Have Skills:

• Technical background in wireless tech (elements of RF, antenna, bluetooth, 5G)
• Previous work of TPM
• Worked in consumer electronics

 
Nice-to-have Skills:

• Background in fitbit, apple
• Understanding of wireless security protocols and best practices
• Deep familiarity with emerging wireless standards

 
Years of overall experience required?

• 3+ years of TPM experience

 
Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Wrist wireless engineering team to define, design, and execute hardware projects. Develop and manage wireless development schedules, keeping stakeholders informed and proactively identifying/addressing potential setbacks.
• Work cross-functionally to establish and drive best practices and technology development processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables such as architecture definitions, build goals, and wireless requirements.
• Track and report engineering issues encountered during the build process, providing regular status updates to leadership.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with component and wireless module qualification, validation, and characterization processes.
• 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager or Technical Program Manager, managing hardware or firmware projects from concept to mass production.
• 3+ years of experience working with wireless hardware module projects.
• 3+ years of wireless design and/or implementation experience, in hardware and/or firmware.
• In-depth knowledge of the product development process for consumer wireless hardware, including firmware integration to meet hardware delivery goals.
• Experience in communicating and operating autonomously across multiple teams and projects.
• Strong technical background in wireless systems (RF, WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.).
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and deliver results in ambiguous environments. Experience with hardware/software integration and external partner management is a plus.

 
Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects
Surrounding team & key projects

• As a Technical Program Manager in the Wearables Hardware Team, you will lead programs through the NPI process to develop the next generation of AI Glasses. You will establish requirements with internal and external customers, manage program schedules, identify risks and associated mitigation plans, and clearly communicate to program stakeholders. We look for program managers who are natural motivators, cross-functional relationship builders, and champions for driving the right level of process to ensure smooth and predictable program execution in a fast-paced innovative environment.

 
Typical Day-to-Day in the role

• Oversee Multiple Wireless Programs: Manage several concurrent wireless technology programs (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.) across hardware and software teams.
• Set and Track Milestones: Define program milestones, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of features and products.
• Drive End-to-End Execution: Guide programs from ideation through technical analysis, system design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support.
• Support Engineering Teams: Provide ongoing technical guidance and support to engineering teams, helping resolve issues and unblock progress.
• Interface Management: Act as the bridge between wireless modules and other system components, ensuring seamless integration and communication.
• Problem Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges related to wireless systems and device bring-up.
• Decision Support: Facilitate and drive key technical and program decisions for engineering teams, balancing trade-offs and aligning with long-term vision.
• Cross-Product Support: Ensure wireless requirements are met across multiple product lines

 
Interview Process:
How many rounds of interviews?

• 2 rounds with lead on the supporting team
• Interview Duration 30 mins

 
 
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: $ 60.00/hr.