Technical Program Manager (Electrical)

Responsibilities

Technical Program Manager (Electrical) leads cross-functional initiatives to deliver complex electrical engineering programs that power product performance and reliability. This role drives technical strategy, coordinates engineering execution, and ensures timely delivery of electrical systems that meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, goals, milestones, and success criteria for electrical engineering projects.
• Coordinate schedules, resource plans, and budgets across hardware, firmware, test, and manufacturing teams.
• Translate high-level product requirements into actionable engineering tasks and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs, risk assessments, and design reviews to mitigate schedule and performance risks.
• Track development progress, remove blockers, and escalate issues to senior leadership when needed.
• Manage supplier and contract engineering relationships for components, PCBs, and assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical safety standards, EMC/EMI requirements, and certification processes.
• Coordinate verification, validation, and system integration testing plans and execution.
• Document program decisions, maintain roadmaps, and communicate status to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Reporting Line & Organisational Context

The TPM - Electrical typically reports to a Senior Program Manager or Head of Hardware Programs and sits within the product engineering organization. This role partners closely with electrical and mechanical engineering leads, firmware teams, quality assurance, regulatory, procurement, and manufacturing operations. The position influences cross-functional decisions and reports program status to executive stakeholders.

Team Structure & Collaboration Interfaces

The TPM works within a matrixed team environment, collaborating with embedded engineers, PCB designers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, supply chain managers, and product managers. Regular interfaces include sprint/planning cadences, design review boards, and cross-functional working groups to align on requirements, risks, and delivery commitments.

Deliverables & Success Metrics

• Program plan and schedule with clear milestones, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Successful completion of design reviews, validation tests, and certification milestones on schedule.
• On-time production transfer and first-pass yield targets for new electrical assemblies.
• Reduction in open technical risks and supplier-related issues over program lifecycle.
• Clear stakeholder communications, status reports, and documented lessons learned.

Tools, Technologies & Domain Context

Work involves collaboration tools (program tracking, issue trackers), electrical design environments (schematic capture, PCB CAD), test and measurement equipment, and manufacturing coordination systems. Familiarity with version control for hardware artifacts, BOM management tools, and certification processes is valuable. The role sits at the intersection of product impact, safety, and manufacturability—offering strong opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and visible contributions to product success.

Requirements

Profile

• Experienced program manager with strong technical understanding of electrical engineering concepts and product development life cycles.
• Collaborative leader who fosters inclusive, cross-disciplinary teamwork and mentorship.
• Detail-oriented planner who balances schedule rigor with pragmatic solutions to engineering challenges.
• Effective communicator who explains technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required and Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of program or project management experience in hardware or electrical product development.
• Working knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout processes, power electronics, signal integrity, and test methods.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional schedules, risk registers, and supplier relationships.
• Experience with design reviews, DFMEA, certification (safety, EMC), and production transfer activities.

Nice to have:

• Advanced degree in engineering or formal project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, etc.).
• Experience with manufacturing processes, DFM/DFT practices, and high-volume production ramp.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware interactions, power management ICs, and thermal design considerations.
• Prior work with global supply chains, contract manufacturers, or component qualification programs.