Program Manager, Product Development & Launch
Core
Own the full lifecycle of hardware products from concept through manufacturing ramp, launch, and field stabilization, acting as the connective tissue across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and go-to-market.
Role type
Senior IC Program Manager (Hardware Product Development)
Builds
Industrial robots and hardware products
Domain
Robotics / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
End-to-end hardware product lifecycle ownership, Cross-functional program leadership without direct authority, Executive communication and status reporting, Risk management and issue escalation, Manufacturing readiness milestone management (EVT/DVT/PVT/MP), Program budget and resource tracking
Preferred skills
Scaling hardware from prototype to high-volume production, Robotics or automation hardware background, Firmware/software development cycle familiarity, Structured beta and field stabilization program experience
Technologies
EVT, DVT, PVT, MP
Responsibilities
Maintain a single integrated program plan spanning hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and go-to-market workstreams; Run structured cross-functional reviews to surface misalignment early; Own preparation and delivery of executive-level program reviews; Proactively identify program risks and drive mitigation plans; Lead manufacturing readiness milestones in partnership with manufacturing engineering and supply chain; Design and manage structured beta programs to surface product issues before broad launch
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
