frog Engineering Program Manager (Fixed Term - Part Time)

Capgemini • Brisbane, CA

8d • $112,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.
At frog we are united by our shared passion for outcomes that transform the human experience. We accomplish these outcomes by taking on complex challenges, big asks, and things that have never been done before. We look beyond point solutions and apply design to the creation of new strategies, systems, and - in some cases - entirely new businesses. We know that takes all types of people. We believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences create a stronger frog. Our work is transformational because our people are extraordinary. frogs are analytical and artistic, conservative and unconventional, technical and whimsical. We look for hybrid talents and build teams around divergent expertise, which allows us to solve problems and uncover opportunities in unique ways. frogs are some of the best talent in the world, and together we advance the human experience through design.
Program Managers at frog turn ambitious, ambiguous ideas into high-fidelity product prototypes without losing sight of the vision along the way. In this role, you'll lead a fast-moving hardware program end-to-end: from early concept through trial and prototyping builds. You will manage both internal and client-facing dimensions of a program and stay on top of program execution. Embedded full-time in Boulder, CO, you'll sit at the intersection of Industrial Design, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and our client's engineering org, translating ambiguity into high-quality product prototypes, one build at a time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline, with 5+ years of hands-on program/project management experience delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills; able to drive cross-functional alignment without direct authority over the functions involved.
• Knowledge of product development processes as well as a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to work onsite in Boulder, CO for all scheduled working days.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing product development programs in softgoods, apparel, footwear, textiles, or wearable devices.
• Direct experience managing external manufacturing partners (cut-and-sew, bonding, lamination, knitting/weaving) to on-time, on-cost, on-quality outcomes.
• Prior experience in wearable tech, smart apparel, or consumer accessories programs.
• Understanding of technical issues and CAD/mechanical design, with the ability to engage stakeholders to drive engineering decisions to closure.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative and critical thinking.
• Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments; flexible and calm with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own the program schedule across concept, prototype, and pilot-build phases, translating strategic and engineering plans into tracked, actionable project phases.
• Manage development and qualification of materials, components, and sub-assemblies for small-volume prototype builds (typically 50–100 units across multiple configurations), packaging tooling and process learnings into documentation that informs future mass-production readiness.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and client counterparts to hit cost, schedule, and quality commitments.
• Plan and execute builds and trials with external manufacturing partners — own first-article inspection, qualification testing, and quality gate sign-off.
• Identify schedule, quality, and supply risk early; own mitigation planning and escalation paths before they become critical-path problems.
• Support material sourcing decisions, including sustainability, compliance, and environmental impact considerations.
• Report program status at multiple altitudes — from working-level engineers to client executive sponsors — tailoring detail to audience and maintaining clear communication across all phases of the product lifecycle.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level