Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management

Applied Intuition•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$115,000 - $222,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management to establish and lead their hardware TPM function. This is a foundational role where the individual will define the hardware product development process (PDP), build and manage a team of Hardware Technical Program Managers, and ensure the successful delivery of hardware products across various industries including automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent
10+ years of experience as a Hardware Technical Program Manager, including 4+ years leading and managing TPM teams
A proven track record of shipping hardware products to production across a mix of industries (e.g., consumer electronics, automotive, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture)
Experience defining and implementing a hardware product development process (PDP) from the ground up
Experience managing a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs at a time
Demonstrated experience with hiring and leading a Hardware TPM team spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering
Strong technical fluency across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and system architecture
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development around shared goals

Nice To Haves

Experience building a hardware TPM function from scratch at an early-stage or scaling company
Experience shipping hardware in automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture industries
Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or sensing platforms (LiDAR, Radar, Cameras)
Familiarity with PLM/material tracking systems and BOM management

Responsibilities

Build and scale the hardware TPM function — defining team structure, processes, and best practices from scratch
Hire, lead, and develop a team of Hardware Technical Program Managers across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, vehicle integration, and systems engineering disciplines
Define and own the hardware product development process (PDP) end to end, from concept through production
Oversee a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs, ensuring each hits committed schedules at the required quality and cost
Set program management standards and tooling, and hold your team and cross-functional partners accountable to milestones and deliverables
Partner closely with engineering, software, operations, procurement, and business development leaders to align hardware roadmaps with broader company priorities
Identify systemic risks and gaps across the hardware portfolio, and drive org-wide process improvements to mitigate them
Represent the hardware TPM function to senior leadership, reporting on program health, risks, and resourcing needs