Engineering Program Manager – Consumer Electronics Hardware
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Only
NO OPT/CPT
Are you passionate about bringing cutting-edge consumer hardware products to life? We're looking for an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead the development of next-generation Android XR hardware platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cross-functional engineering teams and drive innovative products from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Lead end-to-end development of Android XR hardware platforms.
✅ Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and suppliers.
✅ Manage hardware NPI (New Product Introduction) builds and product development milestones.
✅ Own program schedules, budgets, resource planning, and risk management.
✅ Lead phase-gate reviews and ensure successful product launches.
✅ Coordinate with global development partners and manage build execution.
✅ Resolve technical and program risks while keeping projects on schedule.
✅ Drive process improvements to enhance product development efficiency.
Required Qualifications
✔️ 8+ years of overall professional experience.
✔️ 5+ years of Hardware Engineering Program Management, Product Design Engineering, or related experience.
✔️ Strong Consumer Electronics Hardware experience (required).
✔️ Hands-on experience with Hardware NPI Build Management.
✔️ Experience managing the complete product development lifecycle and phase-gate process.
✔️ Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
✔️ Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and external vendors.
✔️ Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products.
- Supplier development and manufacturing experience.
- Budget planning and scheduling expertise.
- Strong presentation and executive communication skills.
