Technical Program Manager III (6364)

itD Tech•Redmond, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to lead complex New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for wearable hardware, including smart glasses and audio subsystem development. The role drives cross-functional program execution and coordinates engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver products across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. The position is hybrid, with three days onsite in Redmond, Washington preferred, and is also open to U.S. remote candidates. The contract duration is 12 months. Only direct W2 candidates are being considered; sponsorship is unavailable. The role also includes internal practice contributions, such as participating in practice community meetings and networking events, collaborating on industry thought leadership, producing case studies and learning materials, contributing materials to the Digital Transformation practice, and working with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in technical program management, program delivery, or related engineering program roles.
Demonstrated experience managing technical programs at the subsystem level; subsystem TPM experience is required.
Experience supporting audio subsystem development or audio-related hardware programs.
Experience managing NPI programs or complex hardware product development initiatives.
Strong program management skills, including project estimation, scheduling, milestone tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, technical stakeholders, and multiple concurrent programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate program status effectively.
Experience delivering technology or business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.
Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technology implementation planning.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical field.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at Meta or another large technology company.
Experience managing consumer electronics, wearable hardware, smart glasses, or other complex hardware NPI programs.
PMP or PMI certification.
Experience coordinating engineering development with suppliers, manufacturing partners, or ODM/JDM partners.
Experience managing programs involving mechanical, electrical, optical, and audio subsystems.
MBA or another relevant advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage NPI programs for wearable hardware, smart glasses, and audio subsystem development from planning through execution and delivery.
Coordinate multiple technical programs simultaneously, aligning engineering teams, designated responsible individuals (DRIs), and cross-functional stakeholders on priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, resource estimates, budgets, status reports, and key performance indicators.
Drive subsystem development across hardware, mechanical, electrical, optical, and audio engineering teams, resolving dependencies and technical issues.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop contingency plans to maintain delivery commitments.
Communicate program status, risks, milestones, and escalations to engineering leadership, business partners, and stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
Manage program scope, requirements, implementation plans, and stakeholder expectations in alignment with product development goals and quality standards.
Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
Collaborate with the itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
Complete client case studies and learning materials, including blogs and media content.
Build materials that contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
Attend internal itD networking events, in person and virtually.
Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.