Hardware NPI Program Manager at Sesame

Bellevue, Washington, United States

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$175,000 – $260,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Electronics, Wearable TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience in hardware program management, ideally in consumer electronics
  • Demonstrated success in delivering hardware products from concept to mass production
  • Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven track record in driving novel consumer electronics development and leading effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Deep technical knowledge and ability to navigate challenges of delivering innovative products on tight timelines
  • Positive approach, ability to face challenges head-on, make quick decisions, and accomplish results with minimal guidance

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive the end-to-end hardware development process, including system architecture, design, prototyping, testing, and transition to mass production
  • Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional teams (including world-class AI builders) to align on marketing & technical requirements, resolve integration challenges, and ensure project success
  • Manage external vendors and partners for component selection, prototyping, materials evaluation, and manufacturing, ensuring adherence to quality and schedule objectives
  • Own the program schedule and roadmap, balancing program schedule, budget, and development needs. Recommend schedule adjustments to accelerate development and take advantage of parallel paths when available
  • Own the program budget, including planning for development NRE, materials, and capex; and own the product’s unit economics, modeling COGS, logistics costs, and reverse costs to ensure gross and net margin targets are met
  • Identify and mitigate risks in hardware development, proactively addressing issues
  • Provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders, and deliver program updates, technical insights, and trade-off recommendations

Skills

Hardware Development
Program Management
System Architecture
Prototyping
Testing
Mass Production
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Consumer Electronics
Wearable Technology
NPI

Sesame

Telehealth platform connecting patients with doctors

About Sesame

Sesame Care connects patients with doctors and specialists through a telehealth platform, primarily serving clients in various states across the U.S. The platform allows patients to book online appointments for services like urgent care, prescription refills, dermatology, mental health, and general doctor visits. By enabling independent clinicians to use its platform, Sesame Care reduces overhead costs and offers competitive pricing, often lower than traditional healthcare providers. Additionally, Sesame partners with Quest Diagnostics to provide affordable lab services, creating a comprehensive healthcare solution. The company operates on a direct-pay model, where patients pay for services upfront, ensuring transparency and prompt payments for healthcare providers. Sesame Care's goal is to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, simplifying the process for patients to receive quality care.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$74MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package — equity possible
Generous, flexible vacation policy
A fun and international work environment with teams in New York and Europe
The opportunity to work independently and remotely — whatever cadence makes sense to get work done in the best way according to the constraints at-hand
The chance to learn first-hand about the biggest industry in the world

Risks

Increased competition from major retailers like Walmart and Amazon threatens Sesame's market share.
Over-reliance on Costco partnership could be risky if the partnership ends or changes.
Expansion into weight loss programs may expose Sesame to regulatory scrutiny and liability issues.

Differentiation

Sesame offers direct connections between patients and physicians, reducing healthcare costs significantly.
The company partners with Quest Diagnostics for affordable lab and blood work services.
Sesame's telehealth platform allows competitive pricing by eliminating middlemen.

Upsides

Partnership with Costco expands Sesame's reach and enhances brand recognition.
Growing demand for direct-pay healthcare models aligns with Sesame's business strategy.
Increased consumer interest in virtual mental health services benefits Sesame's offerings.

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