Continuum Resource Network

Technical staffing for EOR and MSP

Technical Program Manager - Hardware Development Programs

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFoster City, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 6 years of hardware Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management experience, including end-to-end hardware development from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT to production ramp.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience, with a strong hardware background.
Prior experience working with outside contract manufacturers through development builds and production ramp.
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, software, firmware, functional safety, and systems engineering.
Ability to report program progress and risk clearly and concisely to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Proficiency with tools used to manage complex programs, such as JIRA and Gantt charts.
Ability to work with rapid development cycles and remain flexible and calm amid uncertainty.
Ability to identify and solve problems proactively.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program execution for next-generation robotaxi hardware, from concept and architecture through EVT/DVT/PVT builds and production ramp.
Translate company strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies.
Coordinate hardware, software, firmware, functional safety, systems, procurement, and vehicle development teams to align priorities and deliverables.
Partner with external contract manufacturers to plan and execute prototype and engineering builds, incorporate design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test feedback, and prepare programs for production ramp.
Identify program risks and issues early, drive mitigation and resolution, and communicate status, progress, and key decisions to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Facilitate program reviews and decision-making to remove bottlenecks and maintain alignment across engineering, finance, strategy, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

End-to-end development experience in the automotive industry or consumer electronics at the systems or subsystem level.
Directly managed two or more full program development cycles for a system involving hardware and software integration.
A Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Technical Program Management experience on production programs during mass production and post-mass-production sustaining phases.
References highlighting the ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments.

Technical Program Manager - Hardware Development Programs (6+ years)

Continuum Resource Network · Foster City, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-08-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: Zoox

Description

We are helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Technical Program Manager - Hardware Development Programs to lead next-generation robotaxi hardware programs from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and production ramp.

In this role, you'll partner with hardware, software, firmware, systems, functional safety, procurement, vehicle development, and external contract manufacturers to drive program execution. You'll develop schedules and milestones, coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and provide clear visibility into program progress across engineering teams and leadership.

The ideal candidate is an experienced hardware technical program manager with a strong engineering background and demonstrated success leading complex hardware programs through the full product development lifecycle. You are proactive, highly organized, and comfortable driving cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers in a fast-paced development environment.

As a Technical Program Manager - Hardware Development Programs, you'll:

Own end-to-end program execution for next-generation robotaxi hardware, from concept and architecture through EVT/DVT/PVT builds and production ramp.
Translate company strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies.
Coordinate across hardware, software, firmware, functional safety, systems, procurement, and vehicle development teams to align priorities and deliverables.
Partner with external contract manufacturers to plan and execute prototype and engineering builds, incorporate DFM/DFT feedback, and prepare programs for production ramp.
Identify program risks and issues early, drive mitigation and resolution, and communicate program status, progress, and key decisions to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Facilitate program reviews and decision-making to remove bottlenecks and maintain alignment across engineering, finance, strategy, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Requirements

6+ years of hardware Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management experience, with demonstrated end-to-end hardware development experience taking products from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT to production ramp
Strong preference for candidates with end-to-end development experience in Automotive industry or Consumer Electronics at the systems or sub-system level
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), with a strong hardware background
Prior experience working with outside contract manufacturers (CMs) through development builds and production ramp
Demonstrated ability to work closely with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, software, firmware, functional safety, and systems engineering
Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to report program progress and risk clearly and concisely to cross-functional teams and leadership
Proficient in tools required to manage complex programs (e.g., JIRA, Gantt charts)
Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver

Bonus Qualifications:

Directly managed 2+ full program development cycles for a system with HW and SW integration involved
MS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering TPM experience on production programs during mass production (MP) and post-MP sustaining phases
Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments

Benefits

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About the Company

Continuum Resource Network

Technical staffing for EOR and MSP

Continuum Resource Network specializes in niche technical staffing in Manufacturing Engineering, AI, and Software Development. It serves Employer of Record (EOR) and MSP clients by providing high-volume recruitment, offering full-time contingency placements and contract staff augmentation, with recruiters focused on a single discipline and augmented by AI for broader talent reach while preserving personal interaction with clients and candidates. Its approach combines disciplined expertise, transparent communication, and agile support to deliver matches for roles like Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Software Engineer, and Systems Engineer. The goal is to provide scalable, reliable staffing for emerging technologies and project-based or long-term needs, differentiating from general firms through discipline-specific focus and a personal, transparent service model.

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