Hardware Program Manager

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & mentor cross-functional teams (hardware engineers, software developers, integration specialists) to execute projects on time and to quality standards. Set clear ownership and hold team members accountable for deliverables and milestones.
• Plan and manage sprints and agile delivery cycles. Conduct stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and adjust workflows based on team feedback and project needs.
• Define, track, and enforce project deadlines. Identify blockers early, escalate risks, and work cross-functionally to resolve dependencies.
• Coordinate hardware-software integration efforts. Understand the intersection of mechanical design, embedded software, and system-level integration to anticipate and mitigate technical risks.
• Create and maintain project documentation, roadmaps, and status reports. Communicate progress, risks, and learnings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support team development through constructive feedback, mentoring, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership on resource planning, capacity management, and scaling workflows as the team grows.