Hardware Engineering Project Manager
$115,800–$163,200 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States or San Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end hardware program development from initial concept through customer release, defining priorities and comprehensive execution plans. Orchestrate complex, multi-functional programs by aligning hardware, software engineering, product management, and operations teams to ensure cohesive delivery. Proactively monitor program health, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely issue resolution through actionable recommendations. Champion continuous process improvements, governance frameworks, and the integration of automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency. Manage financial integrity and resource allocation, ensuring budgets are tracked accurately and projects remain within scope and on schedule. Facilitate seamless collaboration between internal teams, manufacturing partners, and external suppliers while providing transparent status updates to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 5+ years of experience in technical hardware program/project management or hardware/product development
- Master's degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience in technical hardware program/project management or hardware/product development
- Experience applying Jira and Confluence to track project dependencies, risks, and issue resolution
- Experience handling end-end programs including budget oversight, schedule management, and breakthrough tracking
- Experience in advanced spreadsheet management, including the use of data modeling and visualization to track project metrics
- Experience implementing AI-powered tools or workflows to improve operational efficiency or project delivery speed
- This position requires working onsite
- Preference for our Austin, TX office
- Alternative location: San Jose, CA
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes within hardware development lifecycles
- In-depth knowledge of hardware manufacturing environments and production workflows
- Background in supply chain operations or procurement strategies for complex hardware programs
- Current project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2)
- Proven ability to navigate and influence outcomes in a highly matrixed, globally distributed organization
- Experience balancing rapid program execution with long-term operational and quality priorities
- Familiarity with managing cross-functional dependencies in fast-paced engineering environments
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