Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager on a contract basis to help support developing the future of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). As a Technical Program Manager, your job will be figuring out what we need to do to build it. You’ll be a critical member of the Display team, removing barriers to your team’s success, communicating progress to all stakeholders and ensuring the big picture stays in focus while delving into the details on specific technical issues. Ideal team members are adaptable and resilient, eager to tackle unfamiliar situations with curiosity and tenacity, while able to inspire and influence team members at different levels of experience

What You’ll Do:
● Lead product development activities to specify, procure, measure, and build advanced optical components and assemblies for AR/VR displays.
● Collaborate with and lead cross functional teams in the pursuit of shipping a 0-1 product: scoping and requirements definition, identifying and managing key constraints, and mapping development plans against program risks with strategies to enable success.
● Manage projects with suppliers and partners, from writing statements of work to driving final deliverables in collaboration with support functions such as Ops, Business Development, Legal, and Procurement.
● Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities to meet product requirements, partner with ops team to establish a robust and scalable supply chain strategy.
● Operate at different levels of abstraction, from high-level strategic planning (technology selection, organizational structure, commercial partnerships, investment) to tactical project management (prioritization, schedule creation, milestone definition and execution, and deliverables management).
● Breakdown the complexity of deeply technical programs to enable a clear understanding of scope and deliverables to a wider audience of team members and support functions.
● Drive the execution of the plan and manage the day-to-day activities of the program.
● Proactively identify technical, legal, procedural, logistical, and communication issues and drive creative solutions to address them and manage risk.
● Identify resources needed and work closely with team leaders to maintain full visibility of the project schedule and potential roadblocks.
● Act as the main channel of communication for key formal discussions and decisions that involve technical team leader, support functions (Legal, Business Development, and Procurement) external partners, and other members of the organization.
● Expect to travel domestically and internationally, 3-5 times a year.

Must Haves:
● 6+ years as a program manager (or related role) leading complex technology development programs.
● Experience leading and partnering with Asian-based vendors and contract manufacturers.
● Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and technology transfer best practice and tools.
● Experience leading teams through a phased product development lifecycle.
● Demonstrated experience in developing, shipping and ramping product into high volume manufacturing.
● Experience communicating technical information to non-experts, at all levels of the organization.
● Experience building, coordinating, and maintaining schedules across multiple teams, and managing shared resources to lead successful technology development programs.
● A high EQ with experience motivating, influencing, and resolving conflict amongst a cross-functional team.
● A track record of transitioning immature or emerging technologies into consumer product.
● A strong written and verbal communicator, able to synthesize information into the most salient points to move a team / initiative forward.

Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience in sensing applications enabled though imaging systems.
● Experience operating in medical device or other highly regulated industries.
● Understanding of polarization and diffractive optics.
● Understanding of displays and AR/VR devices.
● Advanced manufacturing experience in semiconductor processing, fine pitch interconnect, advanced optical coatings, thin film lamination.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in optical engineering, materials science, engineering, or a similar field.

Hours & Location:
M-F, 40 hours/week. This position will be remote while COVID restrictions are in place. The expectation is to be onsite at our Customer’s Redmond, WA office once it is deemed safe to do so.

Now for the Perks!
● Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program
● Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
● New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)