Program Manager

Fieldpiece Instruments • Orange, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an experienced Program Manager at Fieldpiece, an HVACR tool manufacturer. The role involves leading cross-functional programs to bring innovative hardware, firmware, and software products from concept to commercialization. It's a high-visibility position requiring end-to-end program execution, ensuring projects meet aggressive timelines, quality standards, cost targets, and business objectives while managing risk, resources, and stakeholder alignment across engineering, marketing, operations, supply chain, regulatory, finance, and external partners. Fieldpiece is recognized as one of Southern California’s Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), offering a Hire-to-Retire philosophy, hybrid schedule (3 days onsite/week), and a culture of curiosity. The company is based in Orange, CA, with a planned move to a brand-new Tustin office in 2028. The successful candidate will play a critical role in how innovative products are delivered, bringing clarity to complexity and helping teams ship products that matter. The ideal candidate brings exceptional leadership, structured program management methodology, and the ability to drive results in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Success is defined by products launching on time, at quality, and aligned to business goals; stakeholders being informed, aligned, and confident in execution; risks being surfaced early and handled decisively; and teams staying focused on solving the most important customer problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of Program or Project Management experience in engineering / product environments
• Proven success managing multi-project, cross-functional programs
• Experience integrating hardware, firmware, and software
• Strong program governance and change management capability
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA/Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project
• Experience working with global suppliers or manufacturing partners

Nice To Haves

• PMP, Prosci, or Lean Six Sigma a plus

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program execution across the full product lifecycle
• Lead cross-functional teams through complex HW/FW/SW integration
• Translate strategy into clear priorities and executable plans
• Serve as the primary connector between teams, leaders, and partners
• Identify risks early and drive fast, root-cause-based solutions
• Balance scope, schedule, cost, and resources to deliver results

Benefits

• Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Excellent medical benefits including an HSA plan and monthly contributions.
• Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more.
• Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
• Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano and voice coaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees