Technical Program Manager, Milestone Execution

Our client, an advanced mobility and technology organization, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their team. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be part of the Program Management Office (PMO) supporting cross-functional teams across vehicle development, systems engineering, software engineering, manufacturing operations, fleet operations, and business functions. The ideal candidate will have strong execution discipline, clear and concise executive communication, and a problem-solving mindset that turns complex program needs into measurable, timely actions.

Job Title: Technical Program Manager, Milestone Execution

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $80-$90/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Lead the execution of a company product/service milestone, including establishing a milestone execution test strategy and managing feature lock in partnership with systems engineering, vehicle engineering, software development, and manufacturing operations.
• Define KPIs and milestone success metrics that translate progress toward business goals, and drive appropriate buy-offs on these metrics in executive decision forums.
• Provide concise, effective communications to key stakeholders across functional engineering management, engineering leadership, and executive leadership through milestone-specific tracking and company-wide program review forums.
• Apply strong domain understanding in one or more areas such as vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations to improve milestone readiness and decision quality.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, systems engineering, and operations teams to burn down issues, flag risks early, and ensure issues blocking a milestone release receive the right attention and handoff to the appropriate team.

What's Needed?

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of an engineering degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering or program management with a focus on product launches and/or validation and testing.
• Proven track record managing complex cross-functional projects with measurable outcomes.
• Experience with automotive or aerospace processes, or experience with test platforms, simulation, autonomous vehicles, or verification & validation (V&V) disciplines.
• Proficiency with tools and processes used to manage complex projects (e.g., Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.).

What's in it for me?

• Own milestone execution that directly supports major corporate decisions and programs on the path to launch and beyond.
• Drive clarity and accountability through KPIs, test strategy, and feature lock planning across multiple engineering and operations partners.
• Influence executive decision-making by presenting program status, risks, and accomplishments with concise, high-quality communication.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where complexity is translated into meaningful actions and timely outcomes.
• Contribute to safer, more reliable mobility solutions by ensuring issues are surfaced early and handled through the right handoffs.

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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