About the Role
We are looking for a Technical Program Manager with a strong engineering foundation and experience managing New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. The role involves driving complex hardware product development initiatives from early-stage R&D; and engineering through product readiness and release. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage program schedules, milestones, risks, deliverables and stakeholder expectations while ensuring successful execution.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end technical programs involving hardware product development, NPD and NPI.
• Drive product development initiatives from early engineering/R&D; stages through final product release.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, R&D;, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, decision-making and accountability across multiple teams.
• Identify program risks, resolve execution bottlenecks and ensure timely delivery.
• Track program performance through metrics, data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive change management and process improvements across product development programs.
• Manage multiple concurrent programs in a dynamic engineering environment. Mandatory Skills & Experience
• 10–13 years of overall professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or another relevant core engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in Technical Program Management / Engineering Program Management.
• Mandatory experience in New Product Development (NPD) and/or Current Product Introduction (NPI).
• Strong exposure to hardware-based product development and engineering environments.




• Experience managing cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct reporting authority.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Semiconductor / Semiconductor Equipment, Automotive, Aerospace, OEM or Industrial Engineering industries.
• Knowledge of Product Development & Release (PDR) processes.
• PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 or Scrum Master certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification.
• Exposure to Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with MS Project, QuickBase, Office Timeline or equivalent project management tools.
• Knowledge of Change Management methodologies. Ideal Candidate ProfileAn engineering professional who has transitioned into Technical Program Management and has successfully managed complex hardware NPD/NPI programs, taking products from initial R&D; and engineering stages through development, validation and final release. 3. Important Recruitment & Screening GuidelinesBased on the calibration discussion, I would strongly recommend applying these filters while reviewing profiles. ParameterPriorityOverall experience10–13 yearsCore Engineering degreeMandatoryHardware/product-based industryMandatoryProduct Development experienceMandatoryNPD/NPI program ownershipMandatoryCross-functional program managementMandatoryStakeholder managementMandatorySemiconductor industryPreferredAutomotive/Aerospace/OEMRelevant alternativePMP certificationGood to have Profiles to Prioritise
• Technical Program Managers – Hardware Product Development.
• Engineering Program Managers – NPD/NPI.
• NPI Program Managers from automotive and semiconductor equipment companies.
• Product Development Program Managers from engineering OEMs.
• Engineers who transitioned into program management and have owned complete product development lifecycles.

📌 Technical Program Manager – New Product Development (Bengaluru)
🏢 Silicon, Wafer & Fabrication
📍 Bengaluru