Hardware Engineering Program Manager – XR Consumer Electronics

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mountain View, CA.

As a Hardware Engineering Program Manager, you will make an impact by managing the development of Android XR glasses hardware platforms and driving the overall tactical execution and strategy of the team. You will lead cross-functional teams to design, build, validate, and launch system solutions while managing development risks and issues to meet system build milestones, cost, and manufacturability.

You will be a valued member of the Cognizant team and work collaboratively with the AR/VR hardware engineering teams, stakeholders, and development partners.

In this role, you will

• Manage development of Android XR glasses hardware platforms and drive the overall tactical execution and strategy of the team.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, build, validate, and launch system solutions.
• Manage development risks and issues to meet system build milestones, cost, and manufacturability.
• Drive product development processes and phase gate reviews with the cross-functional teams.
• Develop and manage program schedules and resource needs with engineering and operations teams.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead resolution on key technical issues.
• Interface with development partners and cross-functional engineering and operations teams driving builds and managing build schedules, budgets, and performance.
• Proactively implement process improvements to streamline product development.
• Travel internationally to lead development builds at supplier/manufacturing partners.
• Manage program budgets.
• Influence and drive strategic JDM partner development efforts and establish long-term partnerships.

What y...