Senior Technical Program Manager

Roku•San Jose, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team The Players team at Roku is responsible for building and evolving Roku's award-winning lineup of streaming sticks, set-top boxes, and streambars — the devices that millions of people rely on every day to access the content they love. We don't just build hardware—we also develop new software features that deliver the best streaming experience on both new and existing Roku devices. Our team operates across the US and UK, collaborating seamlessly across time zones with external manufacturing partners, silicon vendors, and cross-functional teams across Roku to take products from concept through mass production. It is a fast-paced, hands-on team that values resourceful, pragmatic, and passionate people who deliver great products at scale. About the role We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager with deep experience in hardware program management and exposure to software development programs to join our Players team. This is an individual contributor role focused on driving consumer electronics products from concept through mass production. You will own end-to-end program execution across hardware development, manufacturing, and operations — coordinating with internal engineering teams and external partners across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing hardware programs at scale in the consumer electronics industry, has worked closely with contract manufacturers and component vendors, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. This is a unique opportunity for someone who combines technical depth with program management excellence and who is excited to help shape the next generation of Roku streaming devices. For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $164,900 - $299,400 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in hardware program management within consumer electronics or a related high-volume manufacturing industry
Proven track record of managing consumer electronics products from concept through mass production at scale (millions of units)
Deep understanding of hardware development phases from prototype through production and associated gate criteria
Experience coordinating software development programs alongside hardware schedules, including OS integration and release management
Familiarity with software development lifecycles and agile methodologies
Experience managing relationships with ODMs, CMs, and component suppliers
Strong technical foundation — ability to engage with mechanical designs, electrical schematics, manufacturing processes, and software development workflows
Experience working across time zones with global teams and manufacturing partners, with flexibility for regular evening meetings
Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex technical challenges into clear narratives for diverse audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a data-driven approach to decision making
Experience with AI tools for project management workflows, documentation, and data analysis
An eye for detail, ensuring data passed between teams and systems is accurate and complete
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, or similar) and good knowledge of PLM concepts and tools, especially Propel
Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable operating with a high degree of independence and ownership
Willingness for some international travel for factory visits, build events, and supplier meetings

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management training is valued
Experience in streaming media devices, smart home products, or similar connected consumer electronics is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program management for Roku player products, driving hardware development from concept through engineering validation, design verification, and into mass production
Build and maintain detailed program schedules, track milestones, manage critical paths, and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership
Coordinate across hardware engineering, mechanical engineering, software, quality, operations, creative, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and on budget
Track software feature completion, bug triage, and release readiness for new product launches
Coordinate OS integration and certification testing timelines with hardware schedules
Manage relationships with external manufacturing partners (ODMs/CMs), component suppliers, and SOC vendors
Proactively identify hardware program risks — design maturity, tooling readiness, supply chain constraints, and schedule pressure — and develop mitigation strategies
Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) conversations to optimize product cost, quality, and manufacturability
Facilitate cross-functional technical discussions, challenge assumptions, and drive data-driven decision-making
Communicate program status, risks, and trade-offs clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels
Drive post-mortems on build events and quality issues, feeding learnings back into processes and future programs
Support vendor selection processes, RFQs, and negotiations in collaboration with operations and supply chain teams
Develop and refine program management processes and tools to improve team efficiency and execution quality