Technical Program Manager (Redmond, WA)

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 drive programs focused on optics, display, and VR/AR technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and proficiency in VR/AR display technologies, along with the capacity to manage complex and challenging projects. This role requires a candidate who is resilient in finding solutions to hard problems and is adept at building cross-functional relationships and motivating teams to ensure smooth and predictable program execution in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This role is on-site in Redmond, WA.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with research, engineering, and business teams to define roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
• Partner with technical leads to develop program strategies, prioritize tasks, and achieve OKRs.
• Deliver programs within defined scope, quality, time, and budget while managing moderate risk factors.
• Engage in strategic planning at the program level, interact with executives, resolve complex issues, and foster effective communication and team building.
• Manage internal and external teams, including matrixed employees and contractors, to deliver systems and enhancements.
• Oversee project scope, requirements, scheduling, budgeting, status reporting, risk management, and communication across all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Display, Systems Engineering, Imaging Science, Electronics, Optics, or Physics.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager.
• Proven experience in driving programs within research environments.
• Strong skills in project management, leadership, dependency management, and cross-group collaboration.
• Experience managing external technical engagements with industry and academia.
• Knowledge in display/optics development, manufacturing processes, and systems architecture applications.
• Experience in organizational management, budget control, and headcount management.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in an engineering or scientific field related to display/optics/imaging.
• Experience with optics and display development projects, particularly in consumer markets.
• Track record of transitioning research or emerging technologies into consumer products.
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams, including researchers and software/hardware engineers.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.