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Director, Systems Engineering Program Management

United StatesUnited States·Mountain ViewFull-Timeexecutive
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We’re seeking a Director, Systems Engineering Program Management to lead complex hardware programs from concept through high-volume production. You’ll drive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and executive teams to deliver high-quality products on time and at target cost.

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We’re seeking a Director, Systems Engineering Program Management to lead complex hardware programs from concept through high-volume production. You’ll drive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and executive teams to deliver high-quality products on time and at target cost. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, ensuring readiness across global operations and supporting seamless collaboration between contract manufacturers and local teams.
  • Lead end-to-end program management for multi-disciplinary hardware systems—from design and validation through ramp and mass production.
  • Develop and execute strategic program plans that align with business objectives, capacity goals, and long-term product roadmaps.
  • Coordinate with global contract manufacturers and internal teams to ensure product readiness, build execution, and quality performance.
  • Integrate DFM, quality, and supply chain inputs early in the development cycle to drive manufacturability and cost efficiency.
  • Manage schedules, milestones, and build readiness across global teams, ensuring smooth prototype-to-production transitions.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, track KPIs for cost, quality, and schedule, and report status to executive stakeholders.
  • Facilitate cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve critical issues.
  • 10+ years of program management experience in hardware or systems engineering, with a focus on high-volume production.
  • Proven success leading global programs with contract manufacturers from NPI through production.
  • Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to align technical programs to business objectives.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, industrialisation strategies, and lifecycle management for complex systems
  • Expertise in DFM, configuration control, FACA, and root cause analysis.
  • Experience managing RFQ, supplier selection, and basic commercial negotiations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global and executive audiences.
  • Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
  • Background in automotive, LiDAR, or advanced manufacturing preferred.
  • BS/MS in Engineering or related field required; PMP or equivalent preferred.
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  • Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
  • Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
  • Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

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    Mountain View, United States
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    October 1, 2025
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    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 8, 2026

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