Head of Program Management
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Program Management to lead our product lifecycle across new product development from concept to launch and through sustaining operations. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for defining and implementing program management processes, building and mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring the on-time and on-budget delivery of our high-quality products. You will be the central hub for communication, risk management, and cross-functional alignment across product, engineering, operations, marketing, and sales throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a hardware-focused company or startup.
- Demonstrated experience managing the full hardware product development lifecycle, from ideation and prototyping to mass production and market launch.
- Strong technical acumen and a solid understanding of engineering principles, especially in mechanical, electrical, and/or software disciplines.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex, high-stakes programs under tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with consumer electronics, or a similar industry.
- Hands-on experience with agile methodologies in a hardware context.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the program management strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company's overall business objectives.
- Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of talented program managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and refine scalable program management frameworks, tools, and best practices tailored to a hardware startup environment.
- Oversee a portfolio of complex hardware programs, ensuring all projects are on track, risks are proactively managed, and dependencies are clearly understood.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between product, engineering, and operations teams.
- Lead teams to identify potential program risks and develop mitigation strategies, proactively resolving issues to prevent delays and cost overruns.
- Provide regular, transparent updates to the executive leadership team on program status, key milestones, and critical issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
