Head of Technical Programme Management

Technical Program Manager II

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to drive end-to-end display algorithm development, validation, and execution for next-generation AR/Smart Glasses products. This role will play a critical part in coordinating complex cross-functional programs across hardware, software, and display engineering teams to ensure high-quality visual experiences are successfully delivered on production hardware. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in hardware/software co-development programs, display technologies, and technical program execution, along with a proven ability to deliver complex initiatives within fast-paced and ambiguous development environments.

Note: Contractors will be required to work onsite once offices reopen and cannot remain fully remote.

Pay Rate: $40 - $43 per hour, depending on experience.

We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.

Lead end-to-end validation roadmap planning across algorithm development, hardware testing, prototype software validation, and production readiness milestones.

Drive cross-functional coordination between display hardware engineers, software engineers, architects, product managers, and subsystem TPMs to ensure seamless execution.

Manage dependencies across multiple technical workstreams and proactively resolve blockers impacting delivery timelines.

Maintain and drive mitigation plans for program risks through active tracking, ownership alignment, and escalation management.

Communicate program status, milestone updates, validation outcomes, and risk assessments to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.

Support execution of display compensation algorithm validation efforts to ensure image quality requirements are achieved on real hardware platforms.

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).

3+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager supporting hardware/software co-development programs.

Experience leading complex multi-workstream programs across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

Strong understanding of hardware dependencies, including prototype build schedules, device allocation, and testing coordination.

Demonstrated ability to manage technical programs in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with tight timelines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive validation and execution decisions.

Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience presenting technical program updates, validation results, and risk assessments to senior leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with display compensation algorithms and image quality pipelines.

Familiarity with display technology testing methodologies.

Experience managing 0-to-1 consumer device programs from prototype validation through mass production.

Knowledge of AR/VR/XR display systems, including near-eye display architectures and image quality metrics.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience required.

About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.