Be unstoppable with us!T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won't stop!The role of the Hardware Engineering Program Manager (EPM) is to plan and direct hardware development efforts for T-Mobiles Retail Media Network business, including small-scale proof of concepts, up to full scale, deployment-ready devices, moving the program through the product development lifecycle. The EPM organizes the necessary team members and resources moving the product from early concept, through requirements, industrial design, detailed hardware engineering (mechanical, electrical, RF), manufacturing validation, reliability testing, to industry certifications, with a clear focus on driving products to a successful completion. The EPM is responsible for defining and managing the overall program plan, including developing a detailed schedule, defining necessary engineering stage gates, leadership check points, critical paths, contingency plans, scope, and budget for the program.Job Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather/define business requirements for RMN hardware products and components. Work closely with stakeholders to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.Develop a strategic roadmap for research and development (R&D) efforts based on gathered requirements. Prioritize projects that align with the company's goals and objectives. Develop and own an iterative improvement roadmap for RMN hardware offerings.Continuously seek opportunities for enhancing product features, performance, and reliability.RMN Hardware program scheduling, planning, and budget - The EPM facilitates the creation of the project plan and master schedule with the team, ensuring timely delivery of the various device development work streams for both internal and external partner teams working on the program.Responsible for examining product related technical documentation (product requirements documents, engineering requirements, technical requirements, testing and lab entry documentation) for completeness and latest versions and ensures availability and distribution to all project team members.Ensures a complete understanding of the budget and expected spend, both OPEX and CAPEX and monitors and reports on any changes.Manufacturer Engagement: Identify potential manufacturers and solicit samples for evaluation. Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers to ensure access to cutting-edge technology and hardware components.Supply chain management: Act as the point of contact (POC) between internal procurement teams and external hardware vendors. Ensure efficient and cost-effective supply chain management, from sourcing to delivery.The EPM owns defining and ensuring that entry and exit criteria is met for each device development and manufacturing phases (Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP), prior to advancing to the next phase in the hardware development lifecycle.The EPM works with all parties, internal and external to ensure that what is being delivered will meet all technical and desired quality requirements.Program monitoring, risk mitigation, and reporting - The EPM constantly monitors progress and performance against the program plan, ensures team alignment, and regularly communicates status and changes to the program.As needed, the EPM will highlight and escalate any issues and articulate potential impacts to the program's ability to achieve the desired product goals, including budget, product quality, feat