Engineering Program Manager, Hardware

1 week ago

Perth, Australia Halo Braid Full time

HaloBraid is redefining haircare by building the world’s first intelligent braiding robot, reducing hair braiding appointment times from hours to minutes. We’ve proven the technology with a working prototype, completed thousands of braids in testing, and we’re nearing the end of R&D. We’re searching for an Engineering Program Manager / Hardware Program Manager who wants to help bring this future to life.

We’re well funded by top tier hardware and consumer investors, recently closing an oversubscribed round to fuel our next stage of growth. You’ll be on the forefront of innovation, helping the team go from prototype to polished product.

What You’ll Do

- Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept through launch, driving the team to alignment on requirements across engineering, design, and operations.

- Build and maintain detailed schedules, highlighting dependencies and key week-to-week deliverables while driving the program to launch.

- Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable plans.

- Organize and oversee prototyping builds with engineering, manage communication with external prototyping partners to ensure we meet build goals & learnings.

- Identify and mitigate technical risks through disciplined program management and proactive communication.

- Identify and implement process improvements that accelerate development.

You Have

- 2-5+ years of experience in hardware program / product / project management

- Ability to translate engineering concepts into clear plans that keep the technical team focused and on track. You know how to remove blockers and mitigate risks before they elevate.

- A proven track record managing and coordinating complex, cross-functional projects successfully

- Used Gantt Charts, PRDs, and FMEAs

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build relationships and influence others

- An ability to bridge internal and external teams in different geographies and time zones.

- Previously balanced multiple priorities in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

- An ability to get things done, and pay attention to detail without dropping the ball

Bonus Points If You Have…

- Led multiple hardware development projects taking high quality products through production

- Experience bringing up and managing overseas contract manufacturers

- Experience in consumer electronics, IoT, hair styling tools, robotics, or 3D printing

- Technical expertise in areas like CAD, design for manufacturing (DFM), testing, or embedded systems

Why HaloBraid?

If you want to transform an industry with breakthrough hardware and leave your mark on both engineering and culture at HaloBraid, this is the place for you.

- Define a new category: We’re shipping the world’s first hair-braiding robot, empowering stylists to grow their business.

- Product with purpose: Reduce a six-hour process to minutes, unlock new income for stylists, and change the way the world styles hair.

- Backed by the best: Supported by top investors, advisors, and partners as we move from R&D to launch.

- Culture that creates: Purposeful, efficient, supportive, and open to ideation and critique.

- Impact without limits: If it’s mission-critical and unowned, it’s yours.

This role is based in Cambridge, MA. We believe the best breakthroughs happen together. We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision benefits and flexible PTO.

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