Head of Technical Programme Management

Hardware Technical Program Manager IV
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.

Own end-to-end program schedules, build planning, and milestone tracking across electrical engineering, product design, test engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Coordinate contract manufacturer execution, including build planning, PRQ activities, and production tooling deployment with manufacturing partners in China.

Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership stakeholders to ensure program success.

Develop and maintain risk management processes, escalation plans, and mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.

Deliver executive-ready status reporting, program updates, and operational reviews to leadership teams.

Manage dependencies across AI-powered factory tooling initiatives and the hardware programs they support.

Support factory readiness activities and travel internationally as needed during key build and manufacturing phases.

Attend regular internal practice community meetings.

Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).

Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.

Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).

8-10 years of hardware technical program management or NPI program management experience within consumer electronics, wearables, or related hardware industries.

Proven experience managing overseas contract manufacturing execution, including build planning, PRQ activities, and tooling deployment in China.

Experience working directly with contract manufacturers such as Huaqin or similar manufacturing partners.

Strong cross-functional leadership experience across engineering, product development, test, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Demonstrated ability to create executive-level program communications, status reporting, and risk management plans.

Experience supporting manufacturing operations and working within factory environments, including SMT and FATP processes.

Ability and willingness to travel internationally, including travel to China during critical build phases.

Experience with Apple manufacturing programs, particularly within China-based manufacturing operations.

Familiarity with electrical engineering, test engineering, and manufacturing processes.

Exposure to AI-driven manufacturing tools, data platforms, or automation initiatives.

Mandarin language proficiency.

PMP certification.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.

Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.