RCI-FB-70579-1 Technical Program Manager (Wireless) - CA

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Onsite - Sunnyvale or Bay Area

Must-Have Skills

• Technical background in wireless tech (elements of RF, antenna, bluetooth, 5G)
• Previous work of TPM
• Worked in consumer electronics

Nice-to-have Skills

• Background in fitbit, apple
• Understanding of wireless security protocols and best practices
• Deep familiarity with emerging wireless standards

Summary

• As a Wireless Technical Program Manager on the Wrist Hardware team, you will lead multidisciplinary programs through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to develop the next generation of custom and semi-custom wireless modules and subsystems powering our industry-leading consumer products.
• You will collaborate closely with internal and external partners to establish requirements, manage complex program schedules, proactively identify risks with mitigation strategies, and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• We seek program managers who are natural motivators, cross-functional relationship builders, and process champions dedicated to delivering smooth, predictable execution in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Wrist wireless engineering team to define, design, and execute hardware projects
• Develop and manage wireless development schedules, keeping stakeholders informed and proactively identifying/addressing potential setbacks
• Work cross-functionally to establish and drive best practices and technology development processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring on-time delivery
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables such as architecture definitions, build goals, and wireless requirements
• Track and report engineering issues encountered during the build process, providing regular status updates to leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience with component and wireless module qualification, validation, and characterization processes
• 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager or Technical Program Manager, managing hardware or firmware projects from concept to mass production
• 3+ years of experience working with wireless hardware module projects
• 3+ years of wireless design and/or implementation experience, in hardware and/or firmware In-depth knowledge of the product development process for consumer wireless hardware, including firmware integration to meet hardware delivery goals
• Experience in communicating and operating autonomously across multiple teams and projects
• Strong technical background in wireless systems (RF, WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.).
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and deliver results in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and external partner management is a plus.

Typical Day-to-Day in the role

Oversee Multiple Wireless Programs:

• Manage several concurrent wireless technology programs (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.) across hardware and software teams.

Set and Track Milestones:

• Define program milestones, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of features and products.

Drive End-to-End Execution:

• Guide programs from ideation through technical analysis, system design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support.

Support Engineering Teams:

• Provide ongoing technical guidance and support to engineering teams, helping resolve issues and unblock progress.

Interface Management:

• Act as the bridge between wireless modules and other system components, ensuring seamless integration and communication.

Problem Solving:

• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical challenges related to wireless systems and device bring-up.

Decision Support:

• Facilitate and drive key technical and program decisions for engineering teams, balancing trade-offs and aligning with long-term vision.

Cross-Product Support:

• Ensure wireless requirements are met across multiple product lines