Technical Program Manager - CMF Design

Technical Program Manager - CMF Design12 monthsSeattle, WA (Hybrid)Job DescriptionPartner with the Industrial Design, Color Material Finish, Product Design Engineering teams to enable the definition and execution of next generation hardware products, New Technology Introductions and Special Edition productsAdvocate for the Industrial Design (ID), Color Material and Finish (CMF) vision by partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the ID CMF point of view is authentically represented and meaningfully integrated into the product development process.Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Coordinate and drive Industrial design deliverables including specifications, DOE and validation plans across multiple concurrent projectsWork with cross-functional teams (Industrial Design, CMF, SME's, System PD, Reliability, Operations) and other cross-functional teams to develop best practices and technology development processes in a fast-paced environmentManage delivery of ID CMF Configurations for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelinesCreate development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on program requirements, technical challenges, lead-times and business needsManage program structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams, leadership, and external customersCommunicate program statuses, identifying potential setbacks, including vendor tooling schedules and CMF design sprints.Manage communication within and between internal cross functionalEnsure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership reviewContribute to resource planning to ensure program successMust have skills:7+ years experience working in a mechanical engineering or industrial design fieldExperience in 1P and/or 2P product development, defining requirements and program constraints, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholdersExperience in colors, plastics/textiles color managing experience, understanding of color palette, managing color schedule, communications with ID/PD teams to keep projects on time.Nice to have Skills:Has worked in big techWorked in fast pace environment.Experience in - Consumer electronics, Hardware, Mechanical products.Applicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here