Technical Program Manager

Lumotive's award-winning optical semiconductor solutions enable advanced sensing and perception capabilities in next-generation consumer, mobility, and industrial automation products such as mobile devices, autonomous vehicles, and robots. The company's patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beam steering chips deliver an unparalleled combination of high performance, exceptional reliability, and low cost - all in a tiny, easily integrated solution. Lumotive has received measurable industry acclaim including Laser Focus World's 2024 Innovators Award; CES Innovation Awards in 2022, 2024, and 2025; Fast Company's Next Big Thing in Tech 2023; a 2022 SPIE PRISM Award; and a prestigious Edison Award. Investors include Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Managerto lead the execution of complex, cross-functional technology programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in hardware and software engineering, coupled with deep experience in program management. This role will be responsible for driving alignment across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and external partners to ensure successful program execution.

As Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope while mitigating risks and optimizing processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with world-class teams.

Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end execution of complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed program roadmaps, schedules, and key milestones.
• Define and track program success metrics, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement.
• Align cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, manufacturing, and product teams, to deliver projects on schedule.
• Ensure high visibility of program status to senior leadership through dashboards and executive reporting.
• Act as the primary liaison between engineering, operations, product management, and external partners.
• Drive alignment across teams by facilitating regular program reviews and status meetings.
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs effectively to stakeholders, proactively driving issue resolution.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors to manage program dependencies effectively.
• Identify potential risks early in the development cycle and drive risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement contingency planning and proactive issue resolution to minimize delays.
• Work with engineering and product teams to troubleshoot and resolve program blockers efficiently.
• Establish best practices for technical program management, leveraging industry-leading methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Stage-Gate, etc.).
• Optimize workflows and project tracking through effective use of program management tools.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across program execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in program management, preferably in the hardware, semiconductor, lidar, or related technology sectors.
• Strong technical background with an understanding of hardware/software development, manufacturing processes, and systems integration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cross-functional programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Atlassian tools.
• PMP, Agile, or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a highly technical, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

$100,000 - $130,000 a year

Base pay is scaled depending on experience + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity.

Benefits include but not limited to:

Canada Life

Vacation / PTO plus 14 paid company holidays

Stock Options

Daily lunch and snacks