Hardware Project Manager

Looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager with strong background in phase-gate technology development, hardware module qualification/validation, vendor management, and cross-functional execution. This role drives complex hardware programs from concept through mass production, managing engineering builds, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery.Ideal for candidates with 5 years leading consumer electronics or hardware development programs.Job Title: Technical Program ManagerDuration: 12 MonthsLocation: Sunnyvale, CATop 3 must-have HARD skills:Experience with phase gate approach to technology development projects.Experience with component and module qualification, validation and characterization processes.Knowledge of program issue/ bug tracking and risk management.Communication experience and experience working with technical teams.Problem solving and organizational experience.Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teamsExperience with working with vendors, including flexing hours when needed for and travel if needed for on-site supportGood to have skills:Project estimating, project scheduling & tracking, customer interaction and management, implementation planning in large organizationsExperience with working with vendors, including flexing hours when needed for and travel if needed for on-site supportSummary:The main function of a Technical Program Manager, PDE is to provide successful hardware module definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies across a group of projects and/or related activities.Job Responsibilities:Work closely with across engineering, product management, architecture, industrial design, operations and other teams, driving and tracking the investigation, definition and delivery of next generation products.Create development, delivery and qualification strategies and schedules based on system and PDE parts requirements, technical challenges, lead times and business needs.Manage communication within and between internal engineering and external vendor teams.Work with teams to set milestones, communicate program status and identify/ address potential setbacks.Drive engineering teams to bring technical issues to closure.Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and technology development processes in a quickly changing and dynamic environment to ensure on time delivery.Manage engineering builds from early prototyping through qualification builds.Ensure program documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review.Contribute to resource planning and budget management to ensure program success.Up to 20% travel domestically and internationally based on program needs.Skills:Experience with phase gate approach to technology development projects.Experience with component and module qualification, validation and characterization processes.Knowledge of program issue/ bug tracking and risk management.Communication experience and experience working with technical teams.Problem solving and organizational experience.Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teamsExperience with working with vendors, including flexing hours when needed for and travel if needed for on-site supportEducation/Experience:BS in Engineering field, or equivalent experience.5 years experience as a Program Manager managing PDE programs from concept to mass production, preferably for consumer electronic devicesCompany DescriptionAbout BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $70 - $75