Technical Program Manager

MicroVision • Orlando, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

MicroVision is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive engineering development projects from early design concept through validation, release, and production launch. This role is responsible for ensuring engineering teams deliver high-quality, innovative products on time and within scope, while meeting business and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has strong technical acumen, hand-on project management expertise, and experience in hardware/software product development lifecycles. You will partner closely with engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to guide projects through every development phase and ensure readiness for production. To be effective, this position requires strong critical thinking and analytical skills, highly effective written, presentation and oral communications skills, an independent, consultative approach to building business relationships and recommending best courses of action, and the ability to gain commitment from parties with differing positions and opinions. This position requires an established record of consistently delivering project results on time and holding oneself, and others, accountable for deadlines and deliverables.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (Master’s a plus).
• 5+ years of project management experience in engineering product development (hardware, systems, or integrated hardware/software preferred).
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, from concept to production release.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional engineering projects on schedule and within scope.
• Strong technical background with the ability to engage effectively with engineers and technical leaders.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial and automotive systems, sensing technologies (LiDAR, sensors, ASICs), hardware/software integration, or other related technical domain.
• Familiarity with product qualification and reliability testing requirements (e.g. AEC-Q, ISO, or industry-specific requirements).
• PMP, Agile, or other equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in New Product Introduction, manufacturing transfer, and scaling products into production.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full product development lifecycle – from concept, design, and prototyping to validation, release, and production ramp.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules
• Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional checkpoints to ensure project alignment and technical integrity.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to track progress, manage discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and quality to ensure smooth product transfer into production.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality targets.
• Provide regular updates and status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation, including requirements, design records, test plans, and release materials are complete and accurate.
• Champion continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and execution practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity program
• Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer-paid premiums and generous contributions or a Buy-Up PPO Medical plan
• Buy-Up PPO Dental plan
• 100% employer-paid for employees Vision coverage
• 100% employer-paid for employees
• 401k plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Generous time off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and floating holidays
• Supplemental pay for Parental Leave
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

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