Technical Program Manager
Company Overview:
Tactacam is a leading innovator in outdoor and action camera technology, dedicated to providing high-quality products that enhance the outdoor experience. With over 1,000,000 active customers, we continue to push the boundaries of technology, design, and functionality. Our team is passionate about developing cutting-edge products, and we offer exciting opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a capable and motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support and drive cross-functional hardware and software product development programs from concept through launch. This role will involve collaboration with engineering, product management, operations, marketing, customer support, and external ODM/OEM partners to deliver high-quality consumer products and integrated mobile application experiences.
The successful candidate will contribute to program execution with clarity and consistency, helping ensure that technical milestones are met and business objectives are achieved. Ideal candidates have solid experience in consumer hardware, embedded systems, or connected devices and thrive in dynamic, growth-oriented environments while demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to balance speed with quality.
Responsibilities:
- Support the end-to-end technical program lifecycle for one or more concurrent initiatives, including new product introductions, feature enhancements, and sustainment activities.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (product management, engineering, firmware, software development, marketing, operations, sales, and support) to define requirements, deliverables, schedules, and dependencies.
- Participate in and help facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Assist in technical decision-making, risk identification, and mitigation; escalate blockers in a timely manner.
- Help develop and maintain program schedules, task tracking, and milestone alignment using established templates and tools.
- Coordinate with international engineering, manufacturing, and vendor partners, with occasional flexibility in work hours to support global time zones.
- Contribute to Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), Design Validation Testing (DVT), and Product Validation Testing (PVT) phases, including release planning, validation tracking, and communication.
- Support alignment and integration between hardware development timelines and companion mobile application development.
- Maintain program status updates, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders, including regular updates to leadership.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to PMO tools and template enhancements.
- Assist with go-to-market activities such as launch readiness reviews and coordination of sales and marketing materials.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, a STEM discipline, or a related technical field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a Technical Program Management, Project Management, or related coordination role, with exposure to:
- Consumer electronics, smart hardware, or connected device development.
- Embedded systems and/or mobile/IoT application integration.
- Cross-functional delivery involving hardware and software components.
- Experience working with OEM/ODM partners (domestic or international) is highly desirable.
- PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent preferred.
- Strong proficiency with program management and collaboration tools such as the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Google Workspace, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority and build collaborative relationships across teams and geographies.
- Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and composure under pressure.
- Willingness to work non-standard hours for global coordination and to travel internationally as needed.
- Technical background or hands-on experience in engineering, embedded systems, or product design preferred.
- Passion for delivering innovative, customer-centric products.
- Familiarity with subscription-based services or mobile applications.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance and product certification processes.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Our benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to ensure your well-being. Plan for the future with our 401k plan, and take time off to recharge with PTO. We've got you covered with Disability Insurance and Life Insurance too!
Location Limitations:
Please note at this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates based in Alaska (AK), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Massachusetts (MA), New Mexico (NM), and South Dakota (SD)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Tactacam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our open positions. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
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