Position: Technical Program Manager I
Location: Seattle, Washington (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months Contract-possible extension
Job ID: 175361
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager I to partner with Industrial Design, Color Material Finish, and Product Design Engineering teams. The role involves enabling the definition and execution of next-generation hardware products, New Technology Introductions, and Special Edition products. The ideal candidate will advocate for the Industrial Design (ID) and Color Material Finish (CMF) vision, ensuring it is authentically represented and meaningfully integrated into the product development process.
Responsibilities: - Coordinate and drive Industrial Design deliverables, including specifications, DOE, and validation plans across multiple concurrent projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Industrial Design, CMF, SMEs, System PD, Reliability, Operations) to develop best practices and technology development processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Manage delivery of ID CMF configurations for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines.
- Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on program requirements, technical challenges, lead times, and business needs.
- Optimize program structure for clarity and efficiency for program teams, leadership, and external customers.
- Communicate program statuses, identify potential setbacks, and manage vendor tooling schedules and CMF design sprints.
- Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review.
- Contribute to resource planning to ensure program success.
Qualifications: - 7+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering or industrial design field.
- Experience in 1P and/or 2P product development, defining requirements and program constraints, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in colors, plastics/textiles color management, understanding of color palettes, and managing color schedules while maintaining communication with ID/PD teams to keep projects on time.
Nice to Have Skills: - Experience working in big tech companies.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Background in consumer electronics, hardware, or mechanical products.
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit ;br>
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Pay Range: $80- $85
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