Staff System Engineering Program Manager

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. Lead a major hardware program or program workstream from early prototype through PVT, aligning teams on scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and launch-critical outcomes .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $198,000 - $233,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading hardware programs through NPI stages, including EVT, DVT, and PVT, while effectively managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams. Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and drive accountability among stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hardware Program ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipBudget ManagementRisk ManagementIntegrated Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementBudget TrackingRisk ManagementDependency ManagementCritical Path ManagementPrototype DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentTechnical Program LeadershipNPI StagesAction Closure

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityRelationship ManagementDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JiraSmartsheetConfluenceGoogle WorkspaceTeamcenterArena

Industry Keywords

Consumer HardwareHardware DevelopmentEVTDVTPVTProgram DocumentationContinuous ImprovementStakeholder AlignmentAction LogBuild Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a major hardware program or program workstream from early prototype through PVT, aligning teams on scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and launch-critical outcomes
Coordinate integrated execution across mechanical, electrical, firmware, science, and test teams
Build and maintain the integrated schedule, critical path, milestone plan, and action log
Plan and coordinate hardware builds through EVT, DVT, and PVT, including readiness criteria, material and resource needs, issue triage, and follow-through
Run core team meetings, document actions and owners, and drive closure
Unblock teams, drive decisions, align stakeholders on recovery plans, and escalate risks with recommendations
Identify, assess, and manage program risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies
Own program budget management, including actuals, forecasts, variances, and corrective actions
Present program updates to executive and senior stakeholders covering status, schedule, budget, accomplishments, risks, decisions, and recovery plans
Partner with Hardware Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and manufacturing partners to ensure build readiness and issue resolution
Maintain program documentation and reporting
Contribute to continuous improvement of Hardware PMO practices and product development processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience leading technical programs or complex product development, preferably in consumer hardware
Experience coordinating hardware development across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, firmware, science or systems, and test
Experience leading a hardware program through NPI stages and coordinating prototype or factory builds; familiarity with EVT, DVT, and PVT is strongly preferred
Strong program-management fundamentals, including integrated scheduling, critical-path management, budget tracking, risk management, dependency management, and action closure
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity, influence without direct authority, and create accountability while maintaining strong working relationships
Confidence leading core team forums and presenting clear, concise program status and risks to executive or senior leadership audiences
Strong judgment and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical issues into decisions, trade-offs, and actionable plans
Experience with program-management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, and Google Workspace; familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter or Arena is a plus
A desire to learn, take on challenges, and drive results while protecting product quality and customer outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Ōura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave