Technical Program Manager II
itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to lead flexible and rigid circuit board design releases and builds for next-generation wearable devices at a leading global technology company. You will drive programs from early design through production, working with electrical engineers and overseas contract manufacturers to hit schedule, quality, and yield targets. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in PCB design and fabrication, wearables or compact consumer electronics, and manufacturing build management, and a track record of delivering hardware programs from concept through production.
Location: Remote, US (West Coast highly preferred).
Duration: 12-month
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Own design releases for flexible circuits and multi-layer boards (MLBs) from early design through production.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible and rigid circuit boards for compact wearable products.
- Manage PCB fabrication end to end, from schematics and layouts through vendor approval for part fabrication.
- Manage Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Final Assembly, Test, and Pack (FATP) builds end to end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
- Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.
- Track schedules, gather feedback, and highlight risks throughout the development process.
- Coordinate with APAC partners outside standard hours as needed to keep builds on schedule.
Internal Responsibilities
- Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
- Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
- 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).
- Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles
- Direct ownership of design releases for flexible circuits and multi-layer boards, from early design through production
- Experience managing SMT and FATP builds end to end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization
- Hands-on management of APAC contract manufacturers, including flex vendor engagement and supplier readiness
- Ability to work outside standard hours to collaborate with APAC partners
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Experience with wearables or consumer electronics, especially AR wearable device development
- Familiarity with integrating small electrical components into compact form factors
- Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials
Education
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred, but not required. Relevant experience is valued over formal education.
Company Description
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. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.
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. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Additional Info
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