Technical Program Manager - Vehicle System Integration

Our client, a leader in innovative vehicle systems and autonomous technology, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Technical Program Manager to join their dynamic team. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be an integral part of the Systems Engineering department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title:  Technical Program Manager - Vehicle System Integration

Location:  Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $80-$88/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Orchestrate the Requirements Pipeline by managing the release train, maturity lifecycle, and governance for all System Technical Specifications (STS) across program gates.
• Drive SFMEA Execution & Accountability by acting as the operational owner of the System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis lifecycle, facilitating workshops, and tracking open action items.
• Build and maintain cross-functional dependency mapping to proactively identify and resolve timeline disconnects, ensuring smooth engineering progress.
• Lead Change Control & Impact Governance by managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and evaluating timeline and resource impacts across stakeholders.
• Define and track maturity gate metrics, providing high-visibility status reports to executive leadership to ensure project health and alignment.

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Systems Engineer in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or advanced automotive sectors.
• Deep familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle models, fail-operational architectures, and requirements management frameworks.
• Proven experience managing safety workflows such as SFMEAs, DFMEAs, FTAs, and compliance with ISO 26262 / MIL-STD-882 standards.
• Strong background in vehicle E/E system design, electrical integration, or managing complex hardware/software interfaces.
• Experience using project, change, and configuration management tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, Jama, Polarion, or DOORS.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle systems and autonomous technology projects.
• Collaborate with a talented and innovative cross-disciplinary team.
• Develop your skills in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.
• Contribute to the development of safe and reliable vehicle systems that impact the future of transportation.
• Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and ethical practices.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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