Technical Program Manager II
Company: Tailored Management
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Technical Program Manager II (Hardware DFM) Location: Fully
Remote Job ID: 68017-1 Duration: 12-month contract with probable
extension/conversion Target Start: February 23, 2026 Pay Rate:
$90/hr on W2 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick
leave and 401k Our client is seeking a Technical Program Manager to
provide successful definition, implementation and delivery of
complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and
interdependencies across a group of projects and/or related
activities. Job Responsibilities: Deliver programs within the
constraints of scope, quality, time and budget and under
circumstances involving multiple moderate-probability,
moderate-impact risk factors. Program-level strategic planning,
interaction with executive level management, complex issue
resolution, excellent communications and team building skills.
Partner with Product Design Engineering team to enable the
definition and execution of next generation hardware products
Coordinate and drive engineering design deliverables including
specifications, DOEs, and validation plans Work with
cross-functional teams (System, PD, EE, Reliability, Operations)
and other cross-functional teams to develop best practices and
technology development processes in a fast-paced environment Manage
delivery of hardware components for development builds and drive
qualification to meet mass production timelines Create development,
delivery, and qualification schedules based on system requirements,
technical challenges, lead-times, and business needs Manage program
structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams and
leadership Communicate program statuses, identifying potential
setbacks Manage communication with internal and external cross
functional partners Must-Have Skills: Product design experience
with mechanical teams and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Hands-on exposure to injection molding and over-molding Familiarity
with tooling Experience with building matrix Exposure to AI glasses
programs Experience working with vendors in the Asia-Pacific region
Experience working as a technology development program manager or
engineering lead in consumer electronics Experience in ODM, JDM,
and CM vendor engagement models Knowledge of phase gate approach to
technology development programs Experience with mechanical system
development, design for manufacturing (DFM), tooling, and
validation processes Experience communicating and collaborating
with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and
products Collaboration with design engineers, with familiarity in
layouts and schematics Demonstrated skills in organization,
coordination, and multitasking Demonstrated analytical and
problem-solving skills Experience with program top-issue tracking
Experience operating across multiple projects Experience
establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and
multiple partners in different time zones Maintains composure in
times of ambiguity and direction changes Experience delivering
technology and business application solutions in a large-scale,
multi-platform systems environment Bachelors degree in technical
field such as Mechanical engineering or related field required. MBA
or other related advanced degree preferred. PMP or PMI
certification 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. TMN
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