About the job
ABOUT US:
Skip is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative powered movement solutions.
We recognize that movement plays a crucial role in enhancing physical, mental, and social health, yet it remains inaccessible for approximately 2 billion individuals due to age, injury, or disability. Our goal is to create products that will restore mobility for millions, paving the way for joyful movement experiences. We envision a world where every grandparent can easily keep pace with their grandkids, ensuring no one is left behind.
Founded in 2023, Skip is a dynamic start-up born from Google X, comprising a talented team of 20 professionals. With extensive cross-disciplinary expertise and strategic partnerships (notably with Arc'teryx), we are on the verge of launching the groundbreaking MO/GO, our first commercially viable wearable robotic device. Our vision extends to developing a platform for future Movewear products that will impact countless lives in the years to come.
THE ROLE:
We are on the lookout for a driven and versatile Technical Program Manager who is ready to navigate the complexities of pioneering a new category of consumer products.
This role is central to our success, as you will serve as the linchpin among our hardware, firmware, software, and operations teams — ensuring that our multifaceted, cross-disciplinary program continues to progress while paying close attention to the vital details. You will be responsible for the integrated program plan and timeline that will bring the MO/GO to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the integrated hardware program plan encompassing mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and supply chain components — from initial prototypes through EVT, DVT, PVT, and scaling up to over 10,000 units shipped within the next 18 months.
- Develop a roadmap for our hardware and cross-functional delivery milestones for the next five years, including support for multiple product lines.
- Facilitate structured milestone reviews, maintain risk registers, and keep decision logs to ensure that all significant developments are documented and addressed.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to analyze subsystem trade-offs such as actuators, sensors, and power systems, translating findings into program-level decisions and timeline implications.
- Manage the software-hardware interface by coordinating between firmware, embedded systems, mobile app, and cloud teams to guarantee seamless integration across the entire stack.

