Technical Program Manager

Picarro • Santa Clara, CA

6d • $170,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to join our engineering organization in Santa Clara, CA. In this role, you will drive the development of products spanning hardware, software, and integrated systems, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle. As a key member of our engineering group, you will collaborate closely with Engineering and Marketing teams to plan, manage schedules, and mitigate project risks eff ectively.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in a Physics, Engineering, or other related technical field. M.S. preferred.
• 8+ years of Program/Project Management experience, with a strong emphasis on vertically integrated products across hardware, firmware and cloud software.
• 3+ years of industry experience in program/project management for scientific, analytical, or medical instrumentation products.
• Proficiency in high-level project management and communication tools (e.g., Gantt charts, dashboards).
• Experience with interdepartmental interactions including Marketing, Engineering, and Operations.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) of Hardware/Software products and manufacturing hand-o ff processes.
• Experience managing supplier relationships throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated proficiency and interest in coordinating hardware build schedules (EVT, DVT, PVT) with agile development processes across data analytics and subscription cloud software.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and their application to product development.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with developing and validating manufacturing processes is a plus.
• PMP/Agile certification is a plus.
• An in-depth understanding of instrumentation/spectrometry/gas sensing technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive Systems/Hardware/Software engineering planning processes on a yearly/quarterly basis.
• Collaborate with engineering managers and technical leads to manage programs/projects at various lifecycle stages.
• Scope projects, allocate resources, define milestones, and manage commitments.
• Lead the delivery of complex hardware, firmware and software products against program schedules, communicating technical risks and their impact.
• Collaborate with the supply chain to mitigate risks associated with long lead components.
• Manage deliverables from consultants and external vendors during design, development, testing, validation, and sustaining phases of the product lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate scrums, and resolve obstacles as they arise.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives.
• Report project progress to managers and executives, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure the highest possible quality releases.
• Coordinate successful releases of cloud software and/or hando ff s from engineering to manufacturing in collaboration with product and operations teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time O ff and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees