Hardware Technical Program Manager IV
itD is seeking a Hardware Technical Program Manager IV to drive end-to-end hardware program execution for the AI Factory pod within Reality Labs Wrist Hardware. This role is critical to scaling AI-powered manufacturing solutions across Meta’s device portfolio by coordinating hardware development, factory execution, and cross-functional program delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in hardware NPI program management, overseas contract manufacturing operations, and large-scale consumer electronics development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex hardware programs from development through production.
Location: Hybrid / Onsite preferred in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidates based in Redmond, WA will also be considered. US Pacific Time availability is preferred to support collaboration with the Sunnyvale team.
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: Depending on experience.
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end program schedules, build planning, and milestone tracking across electrical engineering, product design, test engineering, and manufacturing teams.
- Coordinate contract manufacturer execution, including build planning, PRQ activities, and production tooling deployment with manufacturing partners in China.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership stakeholders to ensure program success.
- Develop and maintain risk management processes, escalation plans, and mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
- Deliver executive-ready status reporting, program updates, and operational reviews to leadership teams.
- Manage dependencies across AI-powered factory tooling initiatives and the hardware programs they support.
- Support factory readiness activities and travel internationally as needed during key build and manufacturing phases.
Internal Responsibilities
- Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
- Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
- Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
- Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
- Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
- Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 8–10 years of hardware technical program management or NPI program management experience within consumer electronics, wearables, or related hardware industries.
- Proven experience managing overseas contract manufacturing execution, including build planning, PRQ activities, and tooling deployment in China.
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers such as Huaqin or similar manufacturing partners.
- Strong cross-functional leadership experience across engineering, product development, test, manufacturing, and operations teams.
- Demonstrated ability to create executive-level program communications, status reporting, and risk management plans.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations and working within factory environments, including SMT and FATP processes.
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally, including travel to China during critical build phases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Manufacturing factory experience within large-scale consumer electronics organizations.
- Experience with Apple manufacturing programs, particularly within China-based manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering, test engineering, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting wearable technology or consumer electronics products.
- Exposure to AI-driven manufacturing tools, data platforms, or automation initiatives.
- Mandarin language proficiency.
- PMP certification.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.
Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Additional Info
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