Program Manager

Title: Program Manager III

Location: Cupertino, CA

Duration: 12-month contract

Type: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead Post Ramp Qualification (PRQ) efforts for consumer electronics products and accessories. This role is responsible for driving the qualification of new components, modules, and manufacturing processes, ensuring a smooth transition from development into high-volume mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Post Ramp Qualification (PRQ) programs, ensuring successful qualification of components and processes
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Global Supply Management (GSM), Operations, and OEM/CM partners
• Define and manage qualification plans, timelines, and key milestones
• Drive build readiness and execution in collaboration with manufacturing partners
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success
• Provide clear executive-level communication on program status, risks, and progress
• Track and report KPI metrics and dashboards to measure program health

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in program management, operations, manufacturing, product development, or process engineering
• Strong experience in PRQ (Post Ramp Qualification) and/or NPI (New Product Introduction)
• Proven ability to work with OEMs/CMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers / Contract Manufacturers)
• Experience in hardware, consumer electronics, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Expertise in risk management, program execution, and timeline management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as SQL, Tableau, or Python
• Background in high-volume production environments
• Experience managing global supply chain and manufacturing partners

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless execution of PRQ programs with minimal risk and delays
• Strong alignment across cross-functional and external partners
• Successful transition of products into mass production with high quality and efficiency

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.