Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management
Core
Building and leading a hardware Technical Program Management (TPM) function from scratch to oversee the end-to-end development of hardware products for physical AI systems.
Role type
Manager, Hardware Technical Program Management (0-to-1 builder)
Builds
Hardware products for physical AI (autonomous systems, robotics, sensing platforms)
Domain
Physical AI, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, Automotive, Defense, Industrial Machinery
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Hardware Technical Program Management, Team Leadership, Hardware Product Development Process (PDP) definition, Cross-functional leadership, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Portfolio Management
Preferred skills
Building TPM functions from scratch, Autonomous systems experience, LiDAR/Radar/Camera platforms, PLM/BOM management
Technologies
PLM, BOM management tools
Responsibilities
Define hardware product development process (PDP) from concept to production, Hire and lead a team of Hardware TPMs, Oversee a portfolio of 10+ concurrent hardware programs, Partner with engineering and operations to align roadmaps, Identify systemic risks and drive process improvements, Report program health to senior leadership
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
