Engineering Program Manager Consumer Electronics Hardware San Jose CA

IPolarity LLC • Hanover Township, NJ

7d • $45 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead the development of next-generation Android XR hardware platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cross-functional engineering teams and drive innovative products from concept through production.

Requirements

• 8+ years of overall professional experience.
• 5+ years of Hardware Engineering Program Management, Product Design Engineering, or related experience.
• Strong Consumer Electronics Hardware experience (required).
• Hands-on experience with Hardware NPI Build Management.
• Experience managing the complete product development lifecycle and phase-gate process.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products.
• Supplier development and manufacturing experience.
• Budget planning and scheduling expertise.
• Strong presentation and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of Android XR hardware platforms.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Manage hardware NPI (New Product Introduction) builds and product development milestones.
• Own program schedules, budgets, resource planning, and risk management.
• Lead phase-gate reviews and ensure successful product launches.
• Coordinate with global development partners and manage build execution.
• Resolve technical and program risks while keeping projects on schedule.
• Drive process improvements to enhance product development efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed