Engineering Program Manager

Program Managers at frog turn ambitious, ambiguous ideas into high-fidelity product prototypes without losing sight of the vision along the way. In this role, you'll lead a fast-moving hardware program end-to-end: from early concept through trial and prototyping builds. You will manage both internal and client-facing dimensions of a program and stay on top of program execution. Embedded full-time in Boulder, CO, you'll sit at the intersection of Industrial Design, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and our client's engineering org, translating ambiguity into high-quality product prototypes, one build at a time. Engagement Structure: Fixed-term contract, part-time - 20 hrs/week. Onsite in Boulder, CO for all scheduled working days. Duration: Initial 6-month fixed term, with possible extension based on business need and performance.

Responsibilities

Own the program schedule across concept, prototype, and pilot-build phases, translating strategic and engineering plans into tracked, actionable project phases; Manage development and qualification of materials, components, and sub-assemblies for small-volume prototype builds (typically 50–100 units across multiple configurations), packaging tooling and process learnings into documentation that informs future mass-production readiness; Drive cross-functional alignment across Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and client counterparts to hit cost, schedule, and quality commitments; Plan and execute builds and trials with external manufacturing partners, own first-article inspection, qualification testing, and quality gate sign-off; Identify schedule, quality, and supply risk early, own mitigation planning and escalation paths before they become critical-path problems; Support material sourcing decisions, including sustainability, compliance, and environmental impact considerations; Report program status at multiple altitudes, from working-level engineers to client executive sponsors, tailoring detail to audience and maintaining clear communication across all phases of the product lifecycle

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline, with 5+ years of hands-on program/project management experience delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality; Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills, able to drive cross-functional alignment without direct authority over the functions involved; Knowledge of product development processes as well as a strong understanding of manufacturing processes; Willingness to work onsite in Boulder, CO for all scheduled working days.

Nice to have

Experience managing product development programs in softgoods, apparel, footwear, textiles, or wearable devices; Direct experience managing external manufacturing partners (cut-and-sew, bonding, lamination, knitting/weaving) to on-time, on-cost, on-quality outcomes; Prior experience in wearable tech, smart apparel, or consumer accessories programs; Understanding of technical issues and CAD/mechanical design, with ability to engage stakeholders to drive engineering decisions to closure; Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative and critical thinking; Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, flexible and calm with ambiguity

Benefits

Paid time off; Vacation (12-25 days); Company paid holidays; Personal Days; Sick Leave; Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Retirement savings plans; Life and disability insurance; Employee assistance programs; Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility