Manager, Technical Program Management

Motive • San Francisco, CA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Motive is hiring a senior leader to guide the strategy and execution of complex hardware programs across its Connected Devices organization. The role oversees the Hardware TPM function and supports predictable product development from concept through launch, helping deliver reliable connected-device experiences. It is based in San Francisco with a hybrid work model and reports to the VP Connected Devices.

The role partners across hardware, product, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, operations, embedded, and software teams to establish priorities, resolve dependencies, manage risks, and deliver functional objectives. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technically grounded leadership, build effective teams, communicate with executives, and drive decisions across a broad stakeholder landscape.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in hardware product development, technical program management, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing technical program managers or engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex connected-device or embedded hardware products from concept through launch.
• Deep understanding of hardware product development lifecycles, including design, validation, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining phases.
• Experience managing programs across multiple engineering teams, sites, vendors, and manufacturing partners.
• Strong ability to use structured planning, metrics, risk management, and clear communication to drive execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy, operating cadence, and execution standards for the Hardware TPM function.
• Lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning electrical, mechanical, RF, camera, compliance, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Establish integrated program plans, milestones, phase gates, risk management processes, and executive reporting mechanisms.
• Manage Compliance and Sustaining TPMs in addition to New Product Development.
• Drive timely decisions on scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and technical trade-offs across multiple hardware programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve hardware development processes, tools, and operating mechanisms to increase predictability and product quality.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing Hardware TPM team while planning for future organizational needs.
• Communicate program strategy, progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, pharmacy, optical, and dental care benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off and sick time off, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Life insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
• For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior