Program Manager, Product Development – Launch

. Own the full lifecycle of hardware products from concept through development, manufacturing ramp, launch, and field stabilization .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of hardware products from concept through development, manufacturing ramp, launch, and field stabilization
Maintain an integrated program plan spanning hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and go-to-market workstreams
Hold functions accountable to schedule, scope, and quality milestones
Serve as the connective tissue across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, and marketing
Run structured cross-functional reviews and establish operating rhythms
Prepare and deliver regular executive-level program reviews
Translate program status into narratives covering schedule health, risk, cost, and leadership decisions
Identify program risks, maintain a live risk register, and drive mitigation plans
Lead EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP manufacturing-readiness milestones
Align design releases, tooling, test fixtures, work instructions, and supplier readiness with ramp targets
Design and manage beta programs
Coordinate field feedback with engineering and own post-launch stabilization
Track field performance metrics, drive corrective actions, and define stability criteria
Track program budgets, capital expenditures, and resource allocation with Finance
Flag budget variances and align financial milestones with program phase gates
Report directly to the VP of Operations and work closely with the executive team

What you’ll need

6-10 years in technical program management
Direct experience owning hardware product lifecycles end-to-end
Deep familiarity with EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP hardware development cycles
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and go-to-market without direct authority
Strong executive communication skills
Experience managing program budgets and tracking resource allocation across functions
Proactive risk management mindset
Experience scaling hardware products from low-volume prototype to higher-volume production is nice to have
Background in robotics, automation hardware, or high-complexity electromechanical systems is nice to have
Exposure to firmware or software development cycles in a hardware-integrated context is nice to have
Familiarity with structured beta and field stabilization programs is nice to have
Must be able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be able to work from the NYC office 3 days per week and the Glen Cove, NY robotics factory 1 day per week

Comp & perks