Technical Program Manager (Hardware & Controls Engineering)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Hardware & Controls Engineering): Driving the execution of multidisciplinary hardware, controls, and software platform programs with an accent on end-to-end program execution and cross-functional alignment. Focus on managing complex systems from concept through commissioning and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11.

Location: Cambridge, MA USA or San Francisco, CA USA

Salary: $118,800 - $159,600 USD

Company

hirify.global is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to autonomously execute the scientific method across medicine, materials, and energy.

What you will do

• Lead multi-project engineering programs for custom hardware, controls, and automation systems in industrial environments.
• Own end-to-end program execution, coordinating between Product, Engineering, IT, and external vendors.
• Manage projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, scheduling, and risk management.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to manage MSAs, SOWs, and vendor contracting.
• Oversee vendor performance to ensure hardware and control systems meet quality and regulatory expectations.
• Communicate program status and financial forecasts to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation).
• 3-5 years of experience delivering complex systems engineering or industrial control programs.
• Experience with life sciences, regulated manufacturing, and industrial automation integration.
• Strong background in systems integration, SCADA, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Proven experience with quality management systems (e.g., GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Must be based in Cambridge, MA or San Francisco, CA.

Nice to have

• Experience in laboratory or research environments in life sciences.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification.
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.
• Experience modernizing or migrating legacy systems to standardized architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with bonus potential and early-stage equity.
• Comprehensive US benefits: medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life/disability insurance.
• Flexible time off and generous company-wide holidays.
• Paid parental leave and an educational assistance program.
• Commuter benefits and a company-subsidized lunch program for office-based employees.