Hardware Technical Program Manager IV( 6216)

itD Tech•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

itD is seeking a Hardware Technical Program Manager IV to drive end-to-end hardware program execution for the AI Factory pod within Reality Labs Wrist Hardware. This role is critical to scaling AI-powered manufacturing solutions across Meta’s device portfolio by coordinating hardware development, factory execution, and cross-functional program delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in hardware NPI program management, overseas contract manufacturing operations, and large-scale consumer electronics development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex hardware programs from development through production. Location: Hybrid / Onsite preferred in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidates based in Redmond, WA will also be considered. US Pacific Time availability is preferred to support collaboration with the Sunnyvale team. Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Depending on experience. We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more. Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Requirements

8–10 years of hardware technical program management or NPI program management experience within consumer electronics, wearables, or related hardware industries.
Proven experience managing overseas contract manufacturing execution, including build planning, PRQ activities, and tooling deployment in China.
Experience working directly with contract manufacturers such as Huaqin or similar manufacturing partners.
Strong cross-functional leadership experience across engineering, product development, test, manufacturing, and operations teams.
Demonstrated ability to create executive-level program communications, status reporting, and risk management plans.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and working within factory environments, including SMT and FATP processes.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally, including travel to China during critical build phases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing factory experience within large-scale consumer electronics organizations.
Experience with Apple manufacturing programs, particularly within China-based manufacturing operations.
Familiarity with electrical engineering, test engineering, and manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting wearable technology or consumer electronics products.
Exposure to AI-driven manufacturing tools, data platforms, or automation initiatives.
Mandarin language proficiency.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program schedules, build planning, and milestone tracking across electrical engineering, product design, test engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Coordinate contract manufacturer execution, including build planning, PRQ activities, and production tooling deployment with manufacturing partners in China.
Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership stakeholders to ensure program success.
Develop and maintain risk management processes, escalation plans, and mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
Deliver executive-ready status reporting, program updates, and operational reviews to leadership teams.
Manage dependencies across AI-powered factory tooling initiatives and the hardware programs they support.
Support factory readiness activities and travel internationally as needed during key build and manufacturing phases.
Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.