Job Description
Technical Program Manager, Audio Systems
Location: Hybrid at Redmond, WA (preferred) but open for WFH
Contract: 12 months with possibility for extension
Pay Rate: $100 - $105/hr on W2
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO
Note: This is a W-2-only position. We do not offer visa sponsorship and cannot accept H-1B, F-1/STEM OPT, 1099, C2C, or C2H arrangements.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive complex hardware development programs supporting next-generation wearable technologies, including smart glasses and audio subsystems. This role requires a strong combination of technical program management, subsystem development experience, and cross-functional leadership to deliver innovative hardware products from early development through New Product Introduction (NPI).
The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple technical programs simultaneously, coordinating engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders, and driving execution across complex hardware development lifecycles. A background in audio systems, wearable hardware, consumer electronics, or other advanced technology environments is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. #TMMT
Location: Hybrid at Redmond, WA (preferred) but open for WFH
Contract: 12 months with possibility for extension
Pay Rate: $100 - $105/hr on W2
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO
Note: This is a W-2-only position. We do not offer visa sponsorship and cannot accept H-1B, F-1/STEM OPT, 1099, C2C, or C2H arrangements.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive complex hardware development programs supporting next-generation wearable technologies, including smart glasses and audio subsystems. This role requires a strong combination of technical program management, subsystem development experience, and cross-functional leadership to deliver innovative hardware products from early development through New Product Introduction (NPI).
The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple technical programs simultaneously, coordinating engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders, and driving execution across complex hardware development lifecycles. A background in audio systems, wearable hardware, consumer electronics, or other advanced technology environments is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for wearable hardware and audio subsystem development, driving execution from planning and development through key milestones and product readiness.
- Own and manage multiple technical programs simultaneously, balancing competing priorities, dependencies, schedules, and deliverables across engineering teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and Designated Responsible Individuals (DRIs) to establish program objectives, align priorities, and drive timely execution.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, milestones, resource estimates, and deliverable tracking to ensure successful program outcomes.
- Drive subsystem-level program management activities, identifying technical dependencies, resolving execution blockers, and escalating critical issues when necessary.
- Partner with engineering teams across hardware, audio, systems, and related technical disciplines to align development activities and deliverables.
- Monitor program performance, proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
- Facilitate program reviews, cross-functional meetings, and stakeholder discussions to maintain alignment on scope, schedule, risks, and priorities.
- Communicate program progress, critical decisions, and outstanding issues clearly and consistently to technical teams and leadership.
- Support program-level strategic planning, requirements gathering, scope management, and implementation planning across complex, interdependent projects.
- Manage changes to program scope, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining alignment with overall business and technical objectives.
- Apply structured program management methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles, where applicable, to improve execution and delivery.
- Establish effective communication and coordination practices across multiple programs to improve visibility, accountability, and overall program performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience in subsystem-level technical program management, including coordinating engineering deliverables, dependencies, and technical milestones.
- Experience supporting audio systems, audio hardware, or audio subsystem development.
- Proven experience managing complex technical programs involving multiple cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Experience leading or supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within a hardware, consumer electronics, or technology development environment.
- Strong understanding of product development processes, technical dependencies, program schedules, risk management, and milestone tracking.
- Experience coordinating Designated Responsible Individuals (DRIs) and driving accountability across multiple concurrent programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear program updates.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and resolve complex program execution challenges.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a large technology company or Big Tech environment, particularly within consumer electronics or hardware product development.
- Experience supporting wearable hardware, smart glasses, mixed reality (MR), augmented reality (AR), or other connected-device technologies.
- Direct experience managing audio subsystem development programs.
- Experience driving hardware development from early-stage design and validation through NPI and production readiness.
- PMP certification or other recognized project/program management certification.
- MBA or another advanced degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.
- Experience coordinating hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, optical, audio, or systems engineering teams.
- Familiarity with structured product development methodologies, engineering change management, and cross-functional program governance.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. #TMMT
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Redmond, WA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $107.56 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Website | https://www.tailoredmanagement.com/ |
About Company
CONNECTING TOP TALENT WITH TOP-TIER OPPORTUNITIES
Tailored Management is a global staffing firm that specializes in partnering with large organizations that run their contingent labor program in a VMS/MSP environment. We have the unique capacity to support programs across all scopes and geographic locations from a single headquarters, successfully elevating program performance across the board and minimizing costs, miscommunication and delivery times. But what do we really do? We bring together the best talent with the greatest opportunities.
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