Senior Technical Program Manager

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences. 

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills while helping make our technology available to millions of people as a partner in the mixed reality (XR) ecosystem.  We know that successful change and progress accelerates diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity 

Magic Leap is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to support our Hardware Technical Program Management team. A Growth mindset is highly desirable where this individual is willing to learn and grow in highly technical areas. A strong base understanding of nanostructures, waveguide processes, semiconductor manufacturing processes, optics, and opto-mech systems is required. In this position, you would help sustain the current product and drive innovation into future Magic Leap technologies. Working in an agile, startup environment, the TPM will be responsible for driving focused R&D, pathfinding, quick prototyping, and developing a high-confidence roadmap to meet product goals for the next generation light-field and dependent systems.

What you’ll do 

• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables; incorporate input from cross-functional team members and communicate to senior stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams as they develop new processes for rapid prototyping and manufacturing.
• Coordinate technical deliverables between the engineering and manufacturing organizations to meet company goals and deliverables for the waveguide functional group.
• Create, maintain, and drive schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.  Implement, manage, and communicate program changes.
• Actively assess program health, utilize technical, managerial, and leadership skills to keep program velocity on track.  Understand and exercise the escalation process both internally and externally to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
• Lead complex technology partnerships with external vendors, integrate external teams and results into critical paths, and manage deliverables against the state of work and project scope.
• Work closely with product owners and dependent product teams in defining the vision and ensuring the team is doing the right thing for the end user.
• Prioritize team activities, lead decision-making processes, and make appropriate commitments to dependent teams and stakeholders.
• Lead team through cycles of learning during the development process, advocate continuous improvement in product and process performance.
• Create and drive integrated schedules that are clearly aligned with overall company programs.
• Proactively identify and manage program risk; apply sound engineering problem-solving techniques and innovative mitigation plans to deliver excellence.
• Lead design control activity, including but not limited to requirements, risk analysis, verification and validation protocols and reports, and design transfer.
• Implement metrics as required, bringing visibility to product and program health.
• Lead process improvement as required to deliver the scope of work assigned.
• Lead design reviews according to quality requirements, ensure appropriate technical authorities are represented, and incorporate design feedback.
• Assist in the management of headcount, budget, and purchasing activities.

The experience you bring

• 7+ years of work experience in Hardware Technical Program Management, preferably in nanopattering, surface relief waveguides, semiconductor fabrication
• Strong technical understanding of clean-room manufacturing processes, waveguide technologies, and optical systems in Augmented Reality applications
• Understanding of basic geometric optics and display systems
• Hardware systems engineering background with technical program management experience taking a product from concept to production
• Experience designing, developing, and launching consumer electronics products with electrical, optical, and mechanical components.
• Active program management attitude.  Drive teams to decisions and proactively remove blockers in real time.
• Comfortable with learning fast and failing fast. Be comfortable with regular priority changes.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects with limited guidance.
• Understanding of complex system interactions (optical, mechanical, and electrical).  System mindset and big picture thinking.
• Deep understanding of hardware development processes and procedures as well as knowledge of the product development life cycle.
• Track record of understanding how and when to use popular project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Critical Path, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

It’s exciting if you also have

• Recent experience in waveguide or semiconductor fabrication manufacturing processes for AR applications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing [email protected]. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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