Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary hardware and software programs from concept through production, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate deliverables across hardware, firmware, mechanical, and software engineering teams while resolving technical tradeoffs.
• Manage hardware-specific elements including EMS partnerships, component sourcing, BOM management, and manufacturing transition planning.
• Oversee hardware validation, testing programs, and regulatory compliance processes (FCC, CE, UL).
• Partner with external clients to translate business needs into actionable program goals and communicate status to executive leadership.
• Drive process improvements and adopt best practices in project management methodologies to improve team efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in the hardware development industry.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management roles.
• Deep understanding of hardware development cycles, specifically EVT, DVT, and PVT phases.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT).
• Proven experience managing EMS partnerships and BOM management.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on electrical or mechanical engineering experience (design, validation, or test engineering).
• Experience in consultancy or agency environments managing multiple client programs concurrently.
• Experience with AI, robotics, or IoT product development.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant project management certifications.

About the Company

Fresh Consulting is a design-led, software development, and hardware engineering company. We offer end-to-end digital services to help companies innovate, bringing together UX designers, developers, strategists, and engineers to create experiences that connect humans, systems, and machines.