Hardware Technical Program Manager IV( 6216)

Hardware Technical Program Manager IV

itD is seeking a Hardware Technical Program Manager IV to drive end-to-end hardware program execution for the AI Factory pod within Reality Labs Wrist Hardware. This role is critical to scaling AI-powered manufacturing solutions across Metas device portfolio by coordinating hardware development factory execution and cross-functional program delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in hardware NPI program management overseas contract manufacturing operations and large-scale consumer electronics development with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex hardware programs from development through production.

Location: Hybrid / Onsite preferred in Sunnyvale CA. Candidates based in Redmond WA will also be Pacific Time availability is preferred to support collaboration with the Sunnyvale team.

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: Depending on experience.
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 end-to-end program schedules build planning and milestone tracking across electrical engineering product design test engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate contract manufacturer execution including build planning PRQ activities and production tooling deployment with manufacturing partners in China.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering manufacturing operations and leadership stakeholders to ensure program success.
• Develop and maintain risk management processes escalation plans and mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
• Deliver executive-ready status reporting program updates and operational reviews to leadership teams.
• Manage dependencies across AI-powered factory tooling initiatives and the hardware programs they support.
• Support factory readiness activities and travel internationally as needed during key build and manufacturing phases.

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

• 810 years of hardware technical program management or NPI program management experience within consumer electronics wearables or related hardware industries.
• Proven experience managing overseas contract manufacturing execution including build planning PRQ activities and tooling deployment in China.
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers such as Huaqin or similar manufacturing partners.
• Strong cross-functional leadership experience across engineering product development test manufacturing and operations teams.
• Demonstrated ability to create executive-level program communications status reporting and risk management plans.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and working within factory environments including SMT and FATP processes.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally including travel to China during critical build phases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Manufacturing factory experience within large-scale consumer electronics organizations.
• Experience with Apple manufacturing programs particularly within China-based manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering test engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting wearable technology or consumer electronics products.
• Exposure to AI-driven manufacturing tools data platforms or automation initiatives.
• Mandarin language proficiency.
• PMP certification.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will also be considered.

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. Youll 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 youll be part of our global community you have a say about your own career journey and youll 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 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Additional Info
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