Principal Technical Program Manager (Hardware)

Hayden AI

United States Posted October 2, 2026

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Remote Full-time Senior
Salary Range

$213,743 - $277,866

Job Description

Join our team as a Principal Technical Program Manager (Hardware) where you will lead the development and execution of a portfolio of hardware programs. You will collaborate with leaders across the organization to drive strategy into roadmaps and plans that deliver critical work on time and at high quality. You will set the standard for program excellence across the entire product lifecycle and drive systemic improvements across the company.

  • Lead the development and execution of a portfolio of hardware programs, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
  • Drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise engineering programs, bridging executive business goals and technical execution.
  • Define, implement, and rigorously enforce phase gate reviews and program milestones across the hardware lifecycle.
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline
  • Led 5+ multi-disciplinary hardware products from 0-to-1 through production
  • Experience with hardware reliability, regulatory compliance (FCC, CE), and supply chain risk
  • Strong technical foundation in embedded systems, hardware/software integration, or computer vision systems
  • 12+ years in Hardware TPM or Engineering Program Management
  • Deep knowledge of NPI lifecycle (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP), phase gate governance, and CM/supplier management
  • Experience with on-vehicle, edge-deployed, or ruggedized hardware
  • Background in autonomous systems, robotics, or AI/ML hardware programs
  • Experience delivering technology to government or municipal clients
  • Familiarity with DFX methodologies (DFA, DFI, DFS)
Required Skills
collaboration roadmapping compliance supply chain computer vision project management vendor management artificial intelligence
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