Senior Technical Program Manager

Roku • San Jose, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Benefits

• Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families.
• Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources.
• Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension).
• Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs.
• It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

What This Job Offers

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