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# Technical Program Management Consultant

- **Company:** The Fountain Group
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), Gantt Charts, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Smartsheet, Industrial Software
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thefountaingroup.com/job/16992/technical_program_management_consultant#apply-now-header

## About the Role

* Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of progressive experience, in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
 * Experience utilizing program management, manufacturing, and engineering systems including Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Gantt scheduling tools, Kanban dashboards, PLM systems, ERP/MRP platforms, Agile methodologies, and risk management frameworks.
 * Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing software such as Solid Works, Catia, 3D Modeling Software and Microsoft Power BI is desirable.

## Description

* Leading manufacturing or New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for complex hardware products.
 * Managing engineering validation builds, production qualification activities, and manufacturing ramp execution.
 * Coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and supplier organizations.
 * Driving risk management, change control, and manufacturing readiness processes.
 * Utilizing program management tools including Jira, Confluence, Gantt-based scheduling systems, and data-driven reporting methodologies.
 * Working with contract manufacturers and global supply chain partners to support product industrialization and production operations.


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