Remote Hardware & Firmware Program Lead

Role description

Technical Program Manager

Project Manager II

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

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You Are:

UST is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with strong expertise in hardware development, firmware integration, NPI execution, cloud telemetry/diagnostics, FMEA coordination, and end-to-end hardware lifecycle management.

The opportunity:

* Lead and execute cross-functional programs spanning hardware, firmware, operations, suppliers, and cloud service teams.

* Own program schedules, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and executive reporting.

* Coordinate hardware engineering activities across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and validation teams.

* Drive firmware readiness (BIOS, BMC, diagnostics) and align them with hardware development milestones.

* Lead NPI phases (EVT/DVT/PVT), factory readiness, and build execution, ensuring smooth transition to mass production.

* Facilitate FMEA activities, track mitigation actions, and integrate outcomes into design and validation workflows.

* Partner with cloud telemetry and diagnostics teams to enable monitoring, predictive maintenance, and field data analysis.

* Manage hardware lifecycle activities including sustaining, ECO processes, component changes, and field issue resolution.

* Support root-cause investigations, ensure closure of technical issues, and improve reliability and serviceability.

* Drive effective communication and alignment across engineering, operations, suppliers, and leadership.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

* 7-12+ years of experience managing complex hardware, firmware, or cloud system programs.

* Strong understanding of server/PC architecture, hardware bring-up, BIOS/BMC flows, and diagnostics.

* Hands-on experience with NPI processes including EVT, DVT, PVT builds and manufacturing readiness.

* Proven expertise in FMEA, quality engineering coordination, and risk management workflows.

* Experience with cloud telemetry, remote diagnostics, and field data trend analysis.

* Excellent program management, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder communication skills.

* Ability to drive technical triage, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.

* Desired

Skills:

Experience working with cloud infrastructure hardware (Azure, AWS, GCP) or data center platforms.

* Knowledge of reliability engineering, sustaining operations, and hardware quality processes.

* Familiarity with JIRA, Agile methodologies, PLM systems, and manufacturing execution tools.

* PMP, Scrum, or formal program management certification (preferred but optional).

* Qualification:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.

* Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role

Location:

Remote

Compensation Range: $102,000-$153,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the…