Technical Program Manager II (6178)

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to drive end-to-end display algorithm development, validation, and execution for next-generation AR/Smart Glasses products. This role will play a critical part in coordinating complex cross-functional programs across hardware, software, and display engineering teams to ensure high-quality visual experiences are successfully delivered on production hardware. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in hardware/software co-development programs, display technologies, and technical program execution, along with a proven ability to deliver complex initiatives within fast-paced and ambiguous development environments.

• →Lead end-to-end validation roadmap planning across algorithm development, hardware testing, prototype software validation, and production readiness milestones.
• →Drive cross-functional coordination between display hardware engineers, software engineers, architects, product managers, and subsystem TPMs to ensure seamless execution.
• →Manage dependencies across multiple technical workstreams and proactively resolve blockers impacting delivery timelines.
• →Coordinate hardware allocation, prototype device availability, and test infrastructure readiness to support validation activities.
• →Maintain and drive mitigation plans for program risks through active tracking, ownership alignment, and escalation management.
• →Communicate program status, milestone updates, validation outcomes, and risk assessments to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.
• →Support execution of display compensation algorithm validation efforts to ensure image quality requirements are achieved on real hardware platforms.
• →Operate autonomously within fast-paced development environments with evolving requirements and aggressive launch timelines.

• →Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• →Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• →Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
• →Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• →Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
• →Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager supporting hardware/software co-development programs.
• 3+ years of experience in display technology, image processing, algorithm validation, or electro-optical systems engineering.
• Experience leading complex multi-workstream programs across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Strong understanding of hardware dependencies, including prototype build schedules, device allocation, and testing coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical programs in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive validation and execution decisions.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience presenting technical program updates, validation results, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with display compensation algorithms and image quality pipelines.
• Familiarity with display technology testing methodologies.
• Experience managing 0-to-1 consumer device programs from prototype validation through mass production.
• Knowledge of AR/VR/XR display systems, including near-eye display architectures and image quality metrics.
• Previous experience working large-scale technology organizations.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience required.