Software Technical Program Mgr - Hardware Asset Mg

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Long Beach, CA that is seeking an experienced Hardware Asset Management Program Manager to support complex software engineering programs. This individual will partner across engineering, development, integration, and quality/test teams to identify hardware requirements, develop upgrade plans, and ensure critical assets are available to support key program milestones. The ideal candidate brings strong program/project management experience, a background in hardware asset planning or management, and the ability to drive execution across highly cross-functional and matrixed teams.

Responsibilities:
* Coordinate with development, integration, and Quality/Test teams to establish hardware asset and upgrade plans
* Develop plans working backward from key engineering milestones and committed deliverables
* Partner with hardware teams to coordinate procurement of components required by software engineering teams
* Manage hardware assets and execute upgrade plans to ensure engineers have the necessary resources for development, testing, and validation
* Track hardware availability, dependencies, risks, and key issues that could impact program delivery
* Provide clear status reporting to engineering leadership and escalate risks or concerns as needed
* Drive alignment and closure across multiple technical teams and stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong Technical Program Management experience supporting complex engineering programs
* Experience managing hardware development lifecycles, including engineering samples, prototypes, hardware revisions, build readiness, and validation
* Strong understanding of hardware/software dependencies and how hardware availability or revision changes impact software development, integration, testing, and validation
* Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex schedules, milestones, dependencies, and competing priorities
* Experience identifying program risks, assessing downstream impacts, developing mitigation plans, and escalating issues appropriately
* Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional engineering teams without direct authority
* Ability to map complex dependency chains and clearly communicate impacts across engineering, program, and leadership stakeholders
* Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams
* Proficiency with Jira or similar program/project management tools
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences
* Data-driven approach to prioritization, decision-making, risk management, and program execution
* Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Nice to Have:
* Automotive industry experience, including OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or EV environments
* Background supporting embedded software, firmware, or complex embedded systems
* Experience with ECUs, vehicle networking, cybersecurity, bootloaders, middleware, or platform software
* Experience working with contract manufacturers and coordinating hardware procurement/build activities
* Previous engineering or highly technical background
* Experience with AUTOSAR
* Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, EV, or other complex hardware/software engineering environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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