Technical Program Manager, Hardware Devices

About the Company:

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

About the Team:

The Devices team at Tools for Humanity is responsible for driving and coordinating all aspects of product NPI - from concept prototypes through manufacturing and mass production. As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll work on one of the most ambitious products of our time, and will partner with industry leading peers in areas such as on-device machine learning, novel cryptographic research, and economists.

You will help lead new hardware programs though NPI, partnering closely with industrial design, hardware and software engineering, optics, market operations, and finance. Your work helps to ensure that our new devices can be built at scale, meet quality and compliance standards, and are delivered on time.

Our company moves fast, and we need a flexible and adaptable TPM who can introduce lightweight but effective processes while remaining agile in a high-paced environment.

Our hardware products reach billions of people globally. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Job Opportunity:

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with Tools for Humanity, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of program plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Drive the transition from prototype to mass production, working closely with engineering and operations teams.
• Own risk management, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.
• Work closely with optical, mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers, ensuring smooth integration across components.
• Partner with supply chain and manufacturing teams to optimize production ramp and yield.
• Coordinate with compliance and regulatory teams to manage global certification efforts.
• Implement program tracking tools and dashboards to communicate status and risks to stakeholders.
• Utilize your leadership, communication, and organizational skills to make a significant impact across all teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage hardware program logistics from prototypes to planning for NPI ramp, including coordination of materials, build plans, distribution, and forecasting.
• Lead complex hardware projects from conception through to production, ensuring they meet strict timelines, budget requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure timely delivery of all production stages (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP) by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use your past expertise in large-scale manufacturing to identify project risks and ensure smooth launches.
• Lead the delivery of strategic cross-functional products from concept to shipment.
• Help to resolve engineering challenges hands-on and by leveraging supplier relationships.

About You:

• You have 5+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional hardware programs.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• A natural ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in situations of extreme ambiguity, with only high-level direction.
• Experience building release and project plans with a thorough understanding of dependency management using frameworks such as Gantt charts, build matrices, requirements traceability matrices, etc.
• Effective communication skills, capable of addressing both technical teams and C-level executives.
• Experience compiling and presenting business & technology options, backed by data & experimentation, to decision makers.
• You’re executional driven and have a hands-on mentality!
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems.
• A curiosity to dive deep into a subject matter, while simultaneously keeping the bigger picture and strategy at the forefront.
• Comfort with legal frameworks and contract negotiation (development, supply, licensing, and service agreements) is a plus.
• Fluency in English is a must. German language skills are a plus.

What we offer in San Francisco:

• An open and collaborative office space in downtown SF.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company device.
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401k + employer match program.

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Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles): The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $200,000 - $250,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!