Technical Program Manager — Hardware

Job overview

The Technical Program Manager — Hardware role is based onsite in Ann Arbor, MI, with flexibility for occasional remote work. Pay is $115,000–$145,000 per year according to the listing; the description separately states a $125,000–$160,000 base range plus stock options. Karman develops AI-enabled technology for electric-grid and data-center power infrastructure. The program manager coordinates hardware development from early concepts and prototypes through validation, manufacturing readiness, and production launch. By aligning engineering, product, operations, and external teams, the role helps deliver hardware that meets customer requirements and product goals.

What you'll do

• Define and improve program management processes
• coordinate internal and external teams and manage risks involving components, form-factor feasibility, manufacturing defects, and testing
• develop project plans, timelines, and metrics
• adapt agile practices for hardware development
• align engineering, product, and operations on requirements and resources
• improve tracking and communication tools
• report program metrics and resolve dependencies and bottlenecks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical program manager

hardware development

program management

prototyping

manufacturing readiness

product development

ann arbor mi

karman

$115k–$145k listing range

up to 10% travel

hybrid flexibility

full-time

stock options

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage, employer-match 401(k), and stock options stated in the description.

Why this role

Hardware development lifecycle ownership; occasional remote-work flexibility; travel up to 10%; flexible paid time off; health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401(k); stock options stated in the description.

About the employer

Karman is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.