Fellow · 1 day ago
Hardware Engineering Program Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expFellow is a company focused on helping people brew great coffee at home through innovative products. They are seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager to lead project management, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful product launches by mitigating risks and managing resources effectively.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, budget, and quality. Track progress, manage risks, and adjust plans to meet objectives
Act as a liaison between PD, EE, FW, Category, Quality, Marketing and Ops as well as external partners to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and requirements
Provide technical guidance, ensuring engineering solutions meet project goals and technical specifications are clearly understood and align with the PRD. Monitor the technical progress of the project and ensure that engineering solutions align with project goals
Identify potential risks that could impact the project timeline, budget, or quality. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize impact
Allocate resources effectively (personnel, tools, and equipment), manage team workloads, and ensure projects meet quality standards and regulations through testing and validation. Coordinate testing and validation activities to verify that the product meets technical requirements
Communicate project status (progress, risks, and issues), manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources, and ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned. Prepare and present project reports and documentation to senior management. Facilitate decision-making by providing clear, concise information and analysis
Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities. Lead and develop teams, and foster a positive work environment
Conduct reviews to evaluate project outcomes, document lessons learned, and incorporate feedback into future project planning
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in program management and/or engineering in consumer facing industries
Hands on experience with hardware development using outside supplier teams
Direct experience working directly with engineering teams
New product introduction (NPI) experience in CM and JDM models
Strong understanding of technical requirements for technology integration
Proficient at creating and tracking complex and rapid development schedules, managing issues, and tracking bugs
Exposure to system/device development, build and planning
Excellent verbal and written communications, with attention to detail
Ability to multitask and manage multiple programs efficiently
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
Benefits
Competitive compensation including employee equity plan
Generous paid time off plan
401k with company contribution after 6 months of employment
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Better Yourself Wellness credit & Better Your Community donation matching
Monthly Fitness Stipend
Summer Fridays
Paid Parental Leave
Generous discount on Fellow products
Company
Fellow
Fellow specializes in product design and brings ideas from sketchbook to a kitchen table.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40.31MKey Investors
NextWorld Evergreen
2022-06-15Series B· $30M
2021-08-01Series A· $10M
2015-04-24Seed· $0.31M
Leadership Team
Jake Miller
Founder
Recent News
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