Manager, Technical Program Management

Motive•San Francisco, CA

3d•$200,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Hardware TPM will lead the strategy and execution of complex hardware programs across Motive’s Connected Devices organization. The role oversees the Hardware TPM function, drives predictable product development from concept through launch, and helps deliver reliable connected-device experiences. Based in San Francisco with a hybrid work model, the role reports to the VP Connected Devices. The position works across hardware, product, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, operations, embedded, and software teams to establish priorities, resolve dependencies, manage risk, and deliver functional objectives. It calls for a strategic, technically grounded leader who can build effective teams, communicate status to 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.