Technical Product/Program Manager III

Job Title: Technical Project/Program Manager, PDE

Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Redmond, WA

Duration: Contract, 12 months

Pay Range: $95hr $100/hr (W2)

Job ID: 371719

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Product/Program Manager, PDE to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hardware module definition, cross-functional program leadership, and build execution from concept to mass production and a proven ability to deliver complex consumer electronics programs on time through structured planning, risk management, and vendor collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Partner across engineering, product management, architecture, industrial design, operations, and vendors to investigate, define, and deliver next-generation products.
• Create development, delivery, and qualification strategies and schedules aligned to system and PDE requirements, technical challenges, lead times, and business needs.
• Manage communication within and between internal engineering and external vendor teams.
• Set milestones, report program status, and identify and address risks and setbacks.
• Drive closure of technical issues with engineering teams.
• Establish best practices and development processes in a dynamic environment to ensure on-time delivery.
• Plan and manage engineering builds from early prototyping through qualification.
• Maintain complete and current program documentation for staff and leadership review.
• Contribute to resource planning and budget management.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally based on program needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with phase-gate technology development and hardware program lifecycle.
• Background in component and module qualification, validation, and characterization.
• Proficiency with issue and risk tracking tools and methodologies.
• Clear communication skills and effective collaboration with technical teams and vendors.
• Problem-solving and organizational abilities with attention to execution.
• Proven cross-functional leadership in fast-paced environments.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, including flexible hours and on-site support when required.
• BS in an Engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years as a Program Manager leading PDE programs from concept to mass production, preferably in consumer electronics.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with consumer device supply chains and DFX practices.
• Familiarity with Agile program practices within hardware development.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may relate to material job duties described above. Assessment will consider adherence to company policies, judgment, stress management, safe and respectful conduct, trustworthiness, ability to meet client expectations and standards, and protection of business operations and reputation.

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