Our client, a Av 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
Requirements:
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