Technical Program Manager I at Mercor

Technical Program Manager I | $70–95/hr | Redmond, WA

Join a cutting-edge product engineering team focused on delivering next-generation consumer technology through electromyography (EMG) innovation. As a Technical Program Manager for Product Design Engineering (PDE), you will drive complex, cross-functional programs from early concept through mass production, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of haptics, human perception, audio, input, and display technology.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate across engineering, product management, industrial design, architecture, and operations to define and deliver next-generation products.
• Develop and manage development, delivery, and qualification strategies and schedules based on technical requirements, lead times, and business priorities.
• Manage engineering builds from early prototyping through qualification, ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively addressed.
• Serve as the primary communication bridge between internal engineering teams and external vendor partners.
• Drive technical issue resolution and maintain clear, timely program status updates for stakeholders and leadership.
• Contribute to resource planning and budget management to support program success.
• Ensure all program documentation is complete, current, and accessible for review.
• Champion best practices and technology development processes in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What You'll Bring

• BS in an Engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of Program Management experience overseeing PDE programs from concept to mass production, ideally within consumer electronics.
• Familiarity with phase gate approaches to technology development.
• Experience with component and module qualification, validation, and characterization processes.
• Proficiency in issue/bug tracking tools and risk management methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively alongside technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive collaborative outcomes.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving capabilities.

This is a W-2 employment engagement administered by Cincinnatus, an enterprise staffing company placing skilled professionals within leading technology client teams. This is not a freelance or project-based role — it is a structured, full-time position with direct integration into the client's internal workflows.