Quest Global Manufacturing

Technical Program Manager - Battery & Charging (AR/VR Wearables)

Quest Global Manufacturing$110K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of technical program management experience in consumer electronics, particularly with wearables or hardware development.
  • Deep understanding of battery technologies, power management systems, and charging architectures.
  • Proven management of complex hardware/firmware programs from concept to production.
  • Exceptional skills in simplifying complex engineering issues for non-technical audiences.
  • Strong comprehension of the hardware development lifecycle and quality processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influence across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end program execution for cross-portfolio Battery initiatives.
  • Independently evaluate engineering test results and ensure alignment with objectives.
  • Oversee and balance workloads for an offshore engineering team.
  • Act as the primary communication point for client DRIs, providing status updates in layman's terms.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to reduce communication overhead and ensure clarity.
  • Proactively identify program gaps and translate complex data findings for stakeholders.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid time off policy
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Referral program for new hires
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead and drive our Battery and Charging (B&C) programs. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts across hardware, firmware, and systems teams. You will act as the crucial connective tissue for a horizontal workstream that caters to our entire portfolio.

This role requires deep technical expertise to understand complex power and charging data, coupled with the ability to operate highly autonomously. You will shield the engineering team from organizational noise, manage offshore resources, and serve as the primary interface for client Directly Responsible Individuals (DRIs).

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do:
  • Horizontal Program Leadership: Manually maintain, own, and drive end-to-end program execution for all cross-portfolio initiatives the Battery team is involved in (AI glasses, charging cases, AR accessories).
  • Technical Validation: Apply deep technical expertise to independently evaluate engineering test results and verify alignment with program objectives. Must operate with high technical autonomy, requiring minimal guidance, interpretation, or oversight from the Tech Lead.
  • Offshore Team Management: Oversee a dedicated offshore engineering team, ensuring their workloads are balanced and they are not overloaded. Guarantee that all offshore deliverables, test results, and evidence (e.g., video recordings of defects) are clear, concise, and accurately demonstrate the specific issues being reported.
  • Client & Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for client DRIs. Provide clear, data-driven program status updates, explaining complex technical issues, product roadmaps, and mitigation plans in clear, layman's terms.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with hardware engineering, firmware, systems validation, quality, and operations teams to gather and distribute status updates cleanly, ensuring the core B&C engineering team is not overloaded with communication overhead.
  • Autonomous Execution: Proactively identify program gaps, parse complex engineering data, and translate findings to cross-functional contacts independently.


What You Will Bring:
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of experience in technical program management and hands on experience within consumer electronics, development or validation of wearables, or hardware product development.
  • Deep technical depth and understanding of battery technologies, power management systems, charging architectures, and related testing protocols.
  • Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional hardware/firmware programs from concept through production.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex engineering results and issues into plain, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders and client DRIs.
  • Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycle (EVT/DVT/PVT), system validation, and quality processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority across geographically distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with smart glasses, AR/VR wearables, or IoT consumer electronics.
  • Experience directly managing and optimizing the output of offshore engineering teams or distributed testing facilities.
  • Familiarity with RF/wireless systems (WiFi, BT/BLE), camera systems, audio pipelines, or sensor subsystems.
  • Provide technical guidance on prioritizing.
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.

Pay Range: $110K-$120K

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

This role is considered an on-site position located in Sunnyvale, CA
• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, No travel is required.

Benefits

Full-time (Regular)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
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1997

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