Wireless Technical Program Manager

Wireless Technical Program Manager

Location: Redmond, WA or Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Range: $69 - $79/hr.

Top Skills: Technical background in wireless tech (elements of RF, antenna, Bluetooth, 5G), previous work as a TPM, worked in consumer electronics

Company: Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Summary

As a Wireless Technical Program Manager on the Wrist Hardware team, you will lead multidisciplinary programs through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to develop the next generation of custom and semi-custom wireless modules and subsystems powering our industry-leading consumer products. You will collaborate closely with internal and external partners to establish requirements, manage complex program schedules, proactively identify risks with mitigation strategies, and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels. We seek program managers who are natural motivators, cross-functional relationship builders, and process champions dedicated to delivering smooth, predictable execution in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Wrist wireless engineering team to define, design, and execute hardware projects
• Develop and manage wireless development schedules, keeping stakeholders informed and proactively identifying/addressing potential setbacks
• Work cross-functionally to establish and drive best practices and technology development processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring on-time delivery
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables such as architecture definitions, build goals, and wireless requirements
• Track and report engineering issues encountered during the build process, providing regular status updates to leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience with component and wireless module qualification, validation, and characterization processes
• 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager or Technical Program Manager, managing hardware or firmware projects from concept to mass production
• 3+ years of experience working with wireless hardware module projects
• 3+ years of wireless design and/or implementation experience, in hardware and/or firmware
• In-depth knowledge of the product development process for consumer wireless hardware, including firmware integration to meet hardware delivery goals
• Experience in communicating and operating autonomously across multiple teams and projects
• Strong technical background in wireless systems (RF, WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.)
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and deliver results in ambiguous environments
• Experience with hardware/software integration and external partner management is a plus

Typical Day-to-Day in the Role

• Oversee Multiple Wireless Programs: Manage several concurrent wireless technology programs (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.) across hardware and software teams.
• Set and Track Milestones: Define program milestones, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of features and products.
• Drive End-to-End Execution: Guide programs from ideation through technical analysis, system design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support.
• Support Engineering Teams: Provide ongoing technical guidance and support to engineering teams, helping resolve issues and unblock progress.
• Interface Management: Act as the bridge between wireless modules and other system components, ensuring seamless integration and communication.
• Problem Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges related to wireless systems and device bring-up.
• Decision Support: Facilitate and drive key technical and program decisions for engineering teams, balancing trade-offs and aligning with long-term vision.
• Cross-Product Support: Ensure wireless requirements are met across multiple product lines.

Must-Have Skills

• Technical background in wireless tech (elements of RF, antenna, Bluetooth, 5G)
• Previous work as a TPM
• Worked in consumer electronics

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Background in Fitbit, Apple
• Understanding of wireless security protocols and best practices
• Deep familiarity with emerging wireless standards

Years of Overall Experience Required

• 3+ years of TPM experience

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.

Benefits Summary: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.