Technical Program Manager II – Electrical Hardware / PCB Development

Technical Program Manager II – Electrical Hardware / PCB Development Location: Remote within United States (West Coast candidates highly preferred; Bay Area hybrid/onsite availability preferred) Contract Duration: 12 months Pay rate: $74 - $84 / hour W2 Schedule: Full-time; flexibility to accommodate meetings with APAC vendors may be required Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO Note: This is a W-2-only position. We do not offer visa sponsorship and cannot accept H-1B, F-1/STEM OPT, 1099, C2C, or C2H arrangements. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager II – Electrical Hardware to support the development of next-generation AR wearable devices and advanced consumer electronics. This role focuses on the end-to-end development and production readiness of printed circuit boards (PCBs), including flexible circuits (flexes) and multi-layer boards (MLBs). The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in electrical hardware development, PCB/PCBA design and fabrication, and design-for-manufacturability, along with experience coordinating engineering teams and managing contract manufacturers across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. You will work closely with electrical engineers, cross-functional stakeholders, and external manufacturing partners to drive design releases, manage build schedules, mitigate risks, and ensure successful execution from early development through production. What You’ll Do Own and drive PCB design releases, including flexible circuits (flexes) and multi-layer boards (MLBs), from early-stage development through production. Partner with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams on PCB development, including schematics, layouts, fabrication requirements, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) considerations. Manage end-to-end Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Final Assembly, Test, and Pack (FATP) builds, ensuring alignment with schedule, quality, and production yield targets. Coordinate directly with APAC contract manufacturers and suppliers, managing vendor relationships, readiness, deliverables, and manufacturing execution. Develop and maintain project schedules, build matrices, milestones, and product release timelines. Track project progress, gather engineering and vendor feedback, identify dependencies, and proactively address potential risks and roadblocks. Drive cross-functional communication and alignment among electrical engineering, design, manufacturing, and external supplier teams. Monitor design and manufacturing readiness to ensure product requirements and release milestones are met. Accommodate occasional schedule flexibility for meetings and collaboration with APAC-based vendors and manufacturing partners. Must Have Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical hardware development, PCB development, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field. Direct experience managing PCB and PCBA development, including flexible circuits and multi-layer boards. Demonstrated ownership of electrical hardware design releases from initial development through production. Experience coordinating and managing SMT and FATP builds, including schedule, quality, and yield considerations. Hands-on experience working with Asia-Pacific contract manufacturers (APAC CMs) and electrical component suppliers. Strong understanding of PCB layouts, schematics, fabrication processes, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM). Ability to work closely with electrical design engineers and translate technical requirements into schedules, milestones, and execution plans. Strong project management, communication, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing AR/VR wearable devices or other advanced consumer electronics. Familiarity with integrating small electrical components into compact product form factors. Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques, flexible circuit materials, and manufacturing processes. Experience managing flex circuit vendors and supplier readiness activities. Background in electrical engineering, hardware development, or product engineering. At Tailored Management, we help people get jobs and take pride in their work, so we better take pride in ours too. Not every company has the opportunity to meaningfully and directly impact individuals in a way that makes their lives tangibly better. To better support our employees, we offer a wide variety of benefit options to support you. We offer: Medical Coverage – HDHP, PPO, and Surest plan options Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) Long-Term Disability (LTD) Life & AD&D Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. #TMMT