Manager, Technical Program Management

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

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About the Role:

As Sr. Manager, Hardware TPM, you will lead the strategy and execution of complex hardware programs across Motive’s Connected Devices organization. You will oversee the Hardware TPM function, drive predictable product development from concept through launch, and help deliver reliable connected-device experiences for our customers. This role is based in San Francisco with a hybrid work model, and you will report to, VP Connected Devices.

You will work across hardware, product, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, operations, embedded, and software teams to establish priorities, resolve dependencies, manage risk, and deliver against functional objectives. This role is ideal for a strategic and technically grounded leader who can build effective teams, communicate status to executives, and drive decisions across a broad stakeholder landscape.

What You’ll Do:

Set the strategy, operating cadence, and execution standards for the Hardware TPM function.

Lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning electrical, mechanical, RF, camera, compliance, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

Establish integrated program plans, milestones, phase gates, risk management processes, and executive reporting mechanisms.

Manage Compliance as well as Sustaining TPMs in addition to New Product Development.

Drive timely decisions on scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and technical trade-offs across multiple hardware programs.

Identify opportunities to improve hardware development processes, tools, and operating mechanisms to increase predictability and product quality.

Build, coach, and develop a high-performing Hardware TPM team while planning for future organizational needs.

Communicate program strategy, progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

10+ years of experience in hardware product development, technical program management, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience leading or managing technical program managers or engineering teams.

Demonstrated experience delivering complex connected-device or embedded hardware products from concept through launch.

Deep understanding of hardware product development life cycles, including design, validation, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining phases.

Experience managing programs across multiple engineering teams, sites, vendors, and manufacturing partners.

Strong ability to use structured planning, metrics, risk management, and clear communication to drive execution.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Pay Transparency Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short…