Company Overview

Blue Tees Golf is a dynamic, fast-growing consumer electronic golf technology company that is revolutionizing the golfing experience. We specialize in the design, development, and distribution of innovative products that enhance the performance and enjoyment of golfers worldwide. We aspire to be more than another golf technology brand. We champion the progression of the game and motivate golfers to Play Different®. That’s why at Blue Tees Golf our mission is to make high-quality equipment accessible to all golfers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Hardware Program Manager to work with cross-functional teams in the development, launch, and sustainment of high-quality hardware products. This role goes beyond traditional program management by owning end-to-end responsibility for regulatory product compliance and global certification processes.

While compliance and certification leadership are critical components of the role, the successful candidate will operate as a program manager at their core—driving day-to-day execution of hardware development programs across cross-functional teams.

You will serve as the primary point of accountability for hardware program execution, risk management, and compliance/certification outcomes, collaborating closely with the Product Management team, ODM manufacturing partners, supply chain, and external testing labs and certification bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management Core Duties

• Lead and own multiple hardware programs development from ideation through post-launch sustainment, championing internal new product development (NPD) process, feature enhancements, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans including schedules, milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies across hardware, firmware, mechanical, and ODM manufacturing teams
• Drive cross-functional alignment and execution by facilitating regular program reviews, status meetings, and decision-making forums
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate critical items to leadership with clear action plans and impact assessments
• Coordinate closely with suppliers and ODM partners to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality product delivery
• Track and report program health metrics including schedule adherence, cost performance, and quality KPIs to stakeholders and leadership
• Own execution of hardware development programs following vendor/ODM selection, ensuring successful delivery from development through product release

Product Compliance & Certification Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product compliance strategy and execution for hardware products, ensuring products meet global regulatory requirements for safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), wireless communication, and environmental standards
• Lead certification planning and execution by defining compliance requirements early in the design phase and ensuring design-for-compliance principles are incorporated
• Manage relationships with external testing laboratories, certification bodies (such as UL, TÜV, FCC, and CE notified bodies), and regulatory consultants
• Coordinate testing and certification activities through ODM partners to ensure successful regulatory approvals
• Oversee preparation and submission of compliance documentation including test reports, declarations of conformity (DoC), technical construction files, and regulatory filings
• Identify and track regulatory changes impacting products and drive necessary engineering updates or re-certification activities
• Integrate compliance checkpoints and certification milestones into program schedules to prevent delays in production ramp-up or market launch
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and support mitigation plans for identified regulatory risks
• Ensure required regulatory documentation is maintained for product transportation and storage, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS), Dangerous Goods (DG) documentation, UN38.3 battery compliance, and other applicable shipping or handling regulations
• Collaborate with quality and reliability teams to ensure compliance-related failures are addressed through root cause analysis and corrective actions

Additional Duties

• Champion continuous improvement of program management processes, new product development workflows, and compliance operations
• Support cross-functional collaboration across product development, operations, and manufacturing teams

Skills and Requirements

• Strong hardware program management skills with the ability to coordinate complex development programs across cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of global hardware regulatory compliance and certification processes
• Experience working with Asian ODM partners, suppliers, and third-party testing laboratories
• Ability to manage schedules, risks, and dependencies within complex hardware development programs
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, product, and operations teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to risk mitigation
• Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools such as Linear, Confluence, Jira, MS Project, or similar platforms

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in hardware program management, technical program management, or engineering project leadership
• 3+ years of experience managing hardware regulatory compliance and certification processes
• Proven experience launching hardware products requiring global regulatory certifications
• Working knowledge of global compliance standards including FCC Part 15, CE (RED/EMC/LVD), UL/IEC 62368, RoHS, and REACH
• Experience working with external certification labs, regulatory bodies, and international manufacturing partners
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
• Experience in consumer electronics, IoT devices, telecommunications, or similar hardware-driven industries preferred
• Golf industry experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision & supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Unlimited paid time off, including holidays and sick leave

Blue Tees is an E-Verify participant employer.