Hardware Engineering Program Manager

About this role

Hardware Engineering Program Management role on the the AI-powered consumer devices team team will help bring new AI-powered consumer devices from product development through mass production. The EPM will partner with core product teams, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and external suppliers to drive execution across the product lifecycle.

The EPM will connect the work across these teams, manage dependencies, and address operational risks to keep complex, high-priority programs on track. This is an opportunity to help shape how Muse Gadgets brings new products to market in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Manage cross-functional execution of consumer device and mass production initiatives for consumer electronics devices by integrating plans and communicating risk & status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to Leadership Drive operational readiness for production and shipment, including new SKU creation, product setup, trade, fulfillment, electronic data interchange (EDI), and supply-planning dependencies. Coordinate technical specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), compliance documentation, and packaging information, partnering across sourcing, product lifecycle management, finance, accounting, and fulfillment to close gaps before launch Establish and lead on-site bring-up and integration activities, coordinating with both internal and external resources Drive supplier readiness activities to execute development builds leading up to ramp, development of process qualifications plans, and defining capacity and capex requirements, clearly identifying deliverables and dependencies Assess, analyze, consolidate, and communicate risk and status clearly and succinctly to management, calling out key issues and presenting options for resolution to the cross-functional executive team through the new product reviews and other executive forums Lead the tactical execution of go-to-market initiatives for our products by working closely with key cross-functional teams. Bring point of view to the team, informing and guiding decisions related to these initiatives Liaise across cross-functional teams to ensure product cost, manufacturability, reliability, product quality, and safety & compliance performance goals are met Drive Operations team towards factory readiness with manufacturing partners to support MP (line layout, automation, capacity, CapEx) Work with Product Cost Engineers to track and drive product cost targets across the whole lifecycle of product development

Minimum Qualifications

BS or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations discipline or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in an Operations-focused Program Management role for a Consumer Electronics device Experience applying analytical methods and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, data modeling, scenario analysis) to solve operational problems Knowledge of product features/specifications, manufacturing processes and the supply chain for consumer electronics products Experience working with and managing external suppliers and manufacturers Experience managing complex projects across multiple functional teams, including defining milestones, tracking deliverables, and aligning stakeholders on priorities and timelines Experience communicating project status, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders in written and verbal formats Experience navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing multiple competing work streams to maximize impact

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Engineering, or other relevant field) with experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, corporate strategy, or a similar discipline Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience in adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 12+ years of experience in an operations-focused program management role for a consumer electronics device Experience managing JDM’s with different models of engagement Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Experience leading the development and delivery of multiple high-volume products Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

$199,000/year to $272,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits