Program Manager – Hardware Launch & Compliance

Program Manager III – Hardware Launch & Compliance

Location: Remote – United States

Duration: 6 months

Employment Type: Contract (W-2)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives involving hardware product launches, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal programs.

This role requires a hands-on professional who can manage multiple concurrent initiatives, track dependencies and risks, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and establish effective program management processes in a fast-paced technology environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong program execution skills, experience with compliance or regulatory initiatives, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end program execution for multiple concurrent hardware product launch initiatives.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, deliverables, and cross-functional commitments.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance requirements across relevant teams.
• Partner with legal, product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align priorities and timelines.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, dashboards, status reports, risk registers, and decision logs.
• Identify blockers, manage escalations, and drive timely resolution.
• Facilitate program reviews, retrospectives, and lessons-learned documentation.
• Develop standardized playbooks, templates, and repeatable program management frameworks.
• Support the rollout of new systems and tools through training, documentation, and change management.
• Leverage AI-assisted workflows to improve meeting summaries, status reporting, data organization, and process documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of program management experience in the technology industry.
• 6+ years of overall professional experience.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with interdependencies and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in program/project management methodologies, including RACI/RAID frameworks, project trackers, and risk registers.
• Experience working in policy, compliance, legal, or regulatory environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in program/project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hardware product launches or product lifecycle programs.
• Previous experience in a technology company.
• Experience working with legal teams or law firms.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive reporting skills.
• Experience implementing AI-assisted workflows and process improvements.