Program Manager – Hardware Engineering; Android XR

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mandatory)

Travel Requirement:
Up to 20% International Travel

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager – Hardware Engineering to lead the development and execution of next-generation Android XR Glasses Hardware Platforms
. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, operations, and external manufacturing partners to deliver high-quality consumer hardware products on schedule and within budget.

This role requires strong expertise in hardware program management, new product introduction (NPI), product development lifecycle, phase-gate processes, stakeholder management, and consumer electronics
.

• Lead the end-to-end development of Android XR glasses hardware platforms, driving overall program execution and strategic initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams to design, build, validate, and launch innovative hardware solutions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate development risks to achieve project milestones, cost objectives, and manufacturability goals.
• Drive product development activities through all phase-gate reviews and ensure alignment across engineering and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and program roadmaps.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and key milestones to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead the resolution of critical technical and program-related issues.
• Collaborate with development partners, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to manage product builds, schedules, budgets, and overall performance.
• Continuously improve development processes to increase efficiency and product quality.
• Manage overall program budgets and ensure effective resource utilization.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with JDM/OEM partners to support long-term product development initiatives.
• Support hardware New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through mass production.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Hardware Program Management, Technical Program Management, Team Leadership, or Product Design Engineering.
• Experience in Consumer Electronics Hardware development.
• Strong understanding of Product Development Lifecycle and Phase-Gate Processes
  .
• Experience managing Hardware NPI (New Product Introduction) and production builds.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20% based on business requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced product development environments.
• Experience delivering high-volume, high-quality consumer hardware products.
• Ability to quickly understand complex technical challenges while maintaining focus on business priorities.
• Passion for improving engineering processes, operational efficiency, and product quality.
• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management, engineering tools, operations planning, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with global engineering and operations teams.

• Hardware Program Management
• Technical Program Management
• Hardware Engineering
• Consumer Electronics
• Android XR Hardware
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Product Development Lifecycle
• Phase Gate Process
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Scheduling
• Budget Management
• Operations Planning
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination