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You will establish scalable execution frameworks, manage the critical path, mitigate risks, and build structures that ensure predictable, high-quality delivery of complex hardware systemsFull-Lifecycle Leadership: Own integrated execution planning and delivery tracking across all stages of hardware development (Concept Architecture Definition Detailed Design Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT Builds Mass Production & GA)Critical Path Management: Define, track, and manage the integrated master schedule, dependencies, hardware build readiness, and critical path milestones across hardware, firmware, and release streamsRisk & Mitigation: Proactively identify program risks, long-lead component bottlenecks, resourcing gaps, and technical trade-offs; drive mitigation strategies to keep programs on trackCross-Domain Alignment: Serve as the central coordination point across Product, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Firmware (FW) and SW teamsDesign & Architecture Alignment: Facilitate interface alignment, system-level trade-off discussions, and structured technical review cycles across hardware and software disciplinesBuild Execution & Validation: Coordinate prototype build bring-up, joint HW/FW integration, and system validation (EVT/DVT) testing cycles to ensure functional and quality gates are metNPI & Operations Integration: Partner closely with New Product Introduction (NPI), Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to track component readiness, tooling leads, vendor deliverables, and factory build executionDesign for Excellence (DFX): Ensure DFM/DFA/DFT requirements are integrated into early mechanical and electrical detailed design phasesCost & BOM Tracking: Manage program level tracking for BOM health, unit economics, tooling capital expenditure, and vendor execution dependenciesBusiness & Service Alignment: Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Services, and Field Operations teams to align delivery schedules with launch readiness, field support structures, and commercial milestonesExecutive Transparency: Drive regular operational reviews, maintain program dashboards, and communicate status, trade-offs, and critical escalations to executive leadershipGreenfield & Scalable Systems: Build and refine scalable hardware governance, gate-review processes, and execution frameworks tailored for rapid scalingContinuous Improvement: Post-build retrospectives to elevate predictable execution across development cyclesBenefits100% Company Paid Disability, Life, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (for AR employees)A culture that embraces individuality and authenticityEmployer Matched Retirement PlanRelocation Assistance (for certain roles)Stock Options (for certain roles)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramFive Weeks of Paid Time Off AnnuallyPaid Parental LeaveA culture that encourages flexible work schedulesCommunication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize complex technical risks to executive stakeholdersCross-Functional Reach: Proven success collaborating across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing ops, and GTM teamsExperience: 10+ years of technical program management experience leading complex hardware products through full lifecycle development (Concept to Volume Production / GA)Execution Leadership: Strong ability to bring structure to greenfield/ambiguous environments, resolve priority conflicts, and influence cross-functional decisions without explicit authorityDomain Expertise: Strong deep-dive familiarity with Systems Engineering, Architecture development, HW, SW and test. 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