Technical Program Manager

Our client, v Manufacturing company, is looking for a Technical Program Manager for their Foster City, CA location.


Responsibilities:

• Develop and iterate on the strategy for client R&D testing with cross-functional stakeholders from engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and PMO
• Organize a document management system for the processes in this space, ensure roles and responsibilities are known and understood by all stakeholders
• Ensure the operations teams have the proper resources to meet the testing requirements of the company
• Establish standard reports, including regular program meetings, to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
• Manage the relationships with external testing providers including, but not limited to, proving grounds and test equipment suppliers.
• Define and manage the budget for test tracks, test equipment, and other resources to support testing in close-course environments
• Maintaining a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, clearance process, and test operations

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• At least 5 to 8 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
• Experience with scheduling and coordinating of assets
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
• Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks
• In-depth experience with system architecture, safety critical systems, corporate strategy, and/or test & validation
• Previous technical program management experience
• Product development experience at an automotive company or a Tier 1 auto OEM
• Strong track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects or facilities
• Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
• Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to develop channels of communication while understanding and managing professional relationships
• Ability to drive communication within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines, aggressive goals and demanding work environment
• Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring new ideas and eagerness to continuously learn and take on tough problems
• Independent thinker capable of operating within ambiguously defined structures with an ability for delivering tangible results
• Ability to perform in a fast pace high stress environment
• Willingness to get involved with all aspects of the project you are supporting, inclusive of practical, tactical, and strategic
• Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and engineers across functions and departments

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities