Hardware Technical Program Manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Rangam Consultants, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Onsite-preferred / Hybrid — Sunnyvale, CA (Redmond, WA Acceptable)Hardware Technical Program Manager — Level IV (8–10 yrs experience)US Pacific Time preferred for daily overlap with the Sunnyvale podMust-Have HARD SkillsHardware / NPI program management (consumer electronics or wearables)Overseas contract-manufacturer build execution (e.g., Huaqin): builds, PRQ, tooling deploymentStrong cross-functional leadership with crisp, exec-ready status reportingNice-to-have SkillsFamiliarity with EE / test / manufacturing conceptsWearables / consumer-electronics experienceComfort working alongside AI / data toolingSummary:Drive end-to-end hardware program execution for the AI Factory pod (Client, Wrist ardware), with deepfactory-floor and overseas contract-manufacturer experience in China.Responsibilities:Own program schedules, build planning, and milestone tracking across EE, PD, test, and manufacturing.Coordinate contract-manufacturer execution at Huaqin and other China CMs -- builds, PRQ, and on-line tooling deployment.Drive cross-functional alignment, risk tracking, and crisp, exec-ready status reporting.Manage dependencies across the AI Factory tooling (triage, inspect, SOP, dashboard) and the wrist programs it serves (Ceres2, Coop).Travel to China around key builds.Required:5-8+ years HW/NPI program management in consumer electronics or wearables.Hands-on overseas CM execution in China (Huaqin or similar); comfortable on the SMT/FATP floor.Strong XFN leadership and written/verbal communication.Able to travel internationally to China.Nice-to-have:Mandarin; EE/test/manufacturing fluency; familiarity with AI/data tooling.Manufacturing factory experience, Apple experience is highly preferred!Years of Experience: 8–10 years (Level IV)Degrees/Certifications Required:BS in EE, ME, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent; PMP a plus