Senior Hardware Program Manager

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Program Manager (IoT): Overseeing program management activities for connected products in security and water businesses with an accent on NPI processes, cross-functional team leadership, and continuous improvement cost savings. Focus on executing product plans and platform roadmaps, driving speed to market, managing project risks, and ensuring on-time launches meeting business targets.

Location: Hybrid in Deerfield, IL or San Francisco, CA offices (remote Mondays and Fridays).

Salary: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD

Company

Industry-leading home, security, and digital products company focused on innovations in water, outdoors, and security categories with growing emphasis on connected products.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional teams through platform projects from inception to completion using hirify.global Product Development Process.
• Drive product development and supply chain activities focusing on speed to market, schedule, budget, and product cost.
• Represent Global Product Development with business units, operations, and suppliers to ensure on-time launches and meet deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and operations on platforming, innovation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee functional areas to meet key deliverables and conduct executive gate reviews and post-launch analyses.
• Manage critical path resources, priorities, and workload adjustments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or Supply Chain preferred
• 5+ years leading projects/programs in new product development; NPI experience for hardware consumer goods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel; SAP/Oracle preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced environment, cross-functional teams, and suppliers from different cultures
• Knowledge of engineering principles (FMEA, DOE, QFD, DFA, DFMA) and manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting, etc.)
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans, market-leading 401(k) with company contribution, flexible time off, adoption benefits.
• Product discounts, ERGs to foster belonging, inclusive culture encouraging authentic selves.
• High-performing team environment supporting bold decisions, learning, and innovation.