Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems

Job description

About the Role: Mytra’s Engineering team is looking for a dynamic and collaborative Senior Technical Program Manager to lead development of our warehouse operator stations - the hardware/software systems where human operators interface with our automated material flow network, including forklift interaction points and case/pallet pick-and-put stations where goods enter and exit the automated system. As a hardware product TPM, you’ll drive development and delivery of integrated hardware/software products from mechanical, electrical, safety design through firmware, sensing, and the data services layered on top. You’ll collaborate with systems, safety, mechanical, electrical, firmware, sensing, and data/ML engineers to plan, execute, and ship operator stations that are safe, reliable, and instrumented to turn operational data into value for our customers. You’ll own the overall hardware program timeline - including concepting, architecture, design, build, integration, and test - and drive results across cross-functional teams. This role requires high agency and cross-functional leadership, hands-on comfort managing product and technology development processes (design reviews, prototyping, build and test campaigns coordination), and the ability to drive complex systems from concept through deployment and production operation in customer spaces. This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams in our build spaces. Responsibilities: Create and drive program plans, timelines, and implementation across the end-to-end development lifecycle through to customer deployments for products spanning mechanical and electrical design, safety, firmware, controls, sensing, and the software/data layer running on top (e.g. operator pick/ put stations), or new technologies development (e.g. for cost, reliability, scalability) Own cross-functional dependency management, program risk registers, build scope; manage program cadences, issue backlogs, and early risk retirement. Collaborate and communicate with leadership, internal partners (e.g. engineering, design, product management, project engineering, deployment teams), and external partners to drive execution and maintain alignment Initiate and implement processes to ensure efficient deployment of resources, and improve program management best practices Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of experience in technical program management or related role, with hands-on experience managing physical products development lifecycles (mechanical/electrical design, prototyping, validation builds and integration, launch/deployment) for complex electromechanical systems Experience planning and managing program resourcing, schedules, budgets, and driving milestones across hardware and software programs Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, communicating results to senior leadership, and driving programs through launch Preferred Qualifications: You have working knowledge of sensors and sensing systems, implementing safety systems and standards, and certification processes You’re very comfortable developing timelines and driving program execution, and have proven experience launching multiple hardware products You’re excited about working on maturing products, growing, and shaping the future of the company You’re familiar with Linear, Smartsheets, Notion, Jira, Asana or any other task/project management platform You can convey complex ideas and technical concepts to a diverse audience You are driven to achieve hard goals, inquisitive, and take pride in the products you create A Final Note: If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t check every box. At Mytra, we build bots, but we hire humans. We value thoughtful challengers who communicate with clarity and respect, and we’re lifelong learners committed to getting better every day. We move fast, learn faster, and show up for each other under pressure. The best outcomes come from diverse perspectives working together to build something meaningful and built to last Benefits Include: Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents 401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters Pay Notice Compensation for this position will be set based on the candidate's experience level and location. The posted salary band is applicable only to the San Francisco Bay Area and is subject to change. This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters, for close collaboration with the other teams. About Mytra: We’re creating an entirely new way to solve the most ubiquitous problem in industry - moving and storing material. We’re applying robotics and distributed software to create a new class of product for this $1T market. We’re focused on the supply chain industry first. The industry is in a massive bind with the continued growth of e-commerce, sharp rise in costs, and supply chain disruptions. What has been a “sleepy” industry for decades is now at the epicenter of sustaining the global economy.