Technical Program Manager, Hardware

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!   

We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager, Hardware to join Spectacles Hardware Engineering team at Snap! You’ll be responsible for the design, development, and innovation of Snap hardware with the objective of delivering first-in-class consumer electronics hardware.

 What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with development teams in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software, and operations to define product requirements and identify optimal design strategies for device performance and manufacturing, for next generation hardware modules.

• Coordinate scoping, definition, and execution of next generation hardware modules

• Define and audit stage gates and milestones related to hardware modules; delivering regular updates to senior leadership while meeting aggressive schedules

• Lead and manage to deliver hardware modules per project timelines

• Manage budgets for development, builds and supplier/vendor relationships

• Effectively communicate the program status to multi-functional partners and leadership. 

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts quickly and efficiently. 

• Build strong working relationships and foster collaboration between teams

• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate program risks and dependencies

• Drive best practices and production processes in a fast-paced environment

• Plan milestones, anticipate setbacks, and support troubleshooting and/or contingency plans

• Develop business relationships with external partners, contractors, and vendors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical background and solid understanding of engineering principles, preferably in the areas of Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering

• Hands-on experience driving consumer hardware module solutions to mass manufacture

• Strong understanding of  hardware module development process, milestones, risk identification, and mitigation.  

• Positive, can-do attitude and experience coaching and inspiring team to overcome technical challenges

• Strong communication skills and experience sharing updates with team members and leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent years of experience

• 6+ years of industry relevant experience

• Technical background and solid understanding of engin