Technical Program Manager IV (Redmond)

Technical Program Manager IV

Location : Fully Onsite in Redmond, WA

Market rate : $120 / hr (W2)

Duration : Initial 12-month contract with probable extension / conversion

Target Start : first week of January 2026

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation / sick leave; 401k

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Technical Program Manager to drive programs focused on optics, display, and VR / AR technology.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and proficiency in VR / AR display technologies, along with the capacity to manage complex and challenging projects.

This role requires a candidate who is resilient in finding solutions to hard problems and is adept at building cross-functional relationships and motivating teams to ensure smooth and predictable program execution in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with research, engineering, and business teams to define roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
• Partner with technical leads to develop program strategies, prioritize tasks, and achieve OKRs.
• Deliver programs within defined scope, quality, time, and budget while managing moderate risk factors.
• Engage in strategic planning at the program level, interact with executives, resolve complex issues, and foster effective communication and team building.
• Interact with internal and external teams, including matrixed employees and contractors, to deliver systems and enhancements.
• Oversee project scope, requirements, scheduling, budgeting, status reporting, risk management, and communication across all organizational levels.
• Manage vendor engagement through daily program management work
• Must be willing to attend a past hour evening conference call once a week with Asian vendors

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Interview : 2 rounds (30 mins. each)

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. #TMN