Technical Program Manager

SNAP/SNAP

Technical Program Manager driving consumer electronic device programs at Snap Inc. Manage project schedules, collaborate with teams, and ensure product delivery.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $284,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware project management, including schedule creation, risk mitigation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in developing product specifications and managing hardware builds in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hardware Project ManagementSchedule Creation and ManagementDesign of Experiments (DOE)Risk Identification and MitigationMaterials Planning

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringProject SchedulingHardware Build ManagementTechnical DocumentationContingency PlanningTroubleshootingProduction ProcessesTest Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Industry Keywords

Consumer ElectronicsTech IndustryProject ManagementProduction SettingInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive programs for a consumer electronic device from concept to delivery as a system engineering project manager
Create hardware project schedules that align with product requirements, technical challenges, tooling lead-times, and business needs
Communicate with hardware and software engineering, product management, and operations
Plan milestones, anticipate setbacks, and support troubleshooting and/or contingency plans
Drive best practices and production processes in a fast-paced production setting
Document and execute on product specifications and test plans
Develop business relationships with external partners and vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent years of experience
5+ years experience of electrical, mechanical, or hardware project management at a tech or consumer electronics company
Approximately 25% travel, including international
Expert in schedule creation and management for hardware products
Ability to design experiments (DOE) for hardware build configurations and hardware build management
Proficient with materials planning and lead times for hardware builds
Skilled at risk identification and mitigation across hardware

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid parental leave
comprehensive medical coverage
emotional and mental health support programs
compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success