Technical Program Manager - Hardware

Posted 4 Days Ago
San Francisco, CA
Mid level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Manage end-to-end product development processes, ensuring efficient coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Identify risks, monitor schedules, and communicate with stakeholders. Guide product launches, compliance, and post-launch analysis while fostering internal process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics.  Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time. 

We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end product development efforts; guide programs from requirements definition through to validation, certification, ramp-up, and sustaining.
  • Highlight all schedule risks and expectations with our CEO, while running and managing project meetings. 
  • Work with suppliers and internal teams to track design package releases, ordering, and build status. 
  • Work cross-functionally with EE, ME, SW, MFG, and OPS teams to craft and track program schedules and coordinate all deliverables.
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues that may impair the team's ability to meet goals. Communicate regularly with key stakeholders on status and risks.
  • Own the build plan and unit allocation leading up to product launches. Coordinate with Engineering, Product Managers, and Supply Chain team members to execute the launch plan.
  • Guide compliance efforts, sustaining work, and post-launch failure analysis efforts.
  • Develop internal processes to improve team efficiency and work quality.
  • Work with the Product team to inform product decisions based on schedule, budget, and engineering resource availability.

Experience

  • 3-5 years experience working in program management on hardware system development.
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience coordinating builds, orders, BOM costs with CM and vendors both local and overseas.
  • Experience working in a startup environment with fast pace, low volume prototyping and building out longer term scaling plans with manufacturing partners.
  • Experience working with PCBAs, cables and FPCAs, mechanical assemblies, and optical assemblies.
  • Ability to manage changing priorities across projects and remaining lean and flexible in the development process.
  • Experience communicating directly to executive leadership on schedules, risks, and budgets.

Kargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
35 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Kargo is connecting the physical world of logistics to the digital ecosystem that manages it. Our infrastructure automates the shipping and receiving process, while providing real-time visuals and data on your operations. Kargo brings efficiency and visibility not only to your warehouse, but to the entire supply chain.

In solving foundational problems of the logistics industry, our team tackles complex challenges and makes a direct impact - both on the product and the industry as a whole. Join us!

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