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# Senior Technical Program Manager, Milestone Execution

- **Company:** Artech Information Systems LLC
- **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Gantt Charts, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Smartsheet
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9040760/senior-technical-program-manager-milestone-execution

## About the Role

* 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 of managing complex cross-functional projects
 * Experience with automotive or aerospace processes, OR have experience with test platforms, simulation, autonomous vehicles, OR verification & validation (V&V) disciplines
 * Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
 * Ability to concisely and effectively communicate at the senior executive level of the organization
 * Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

 * Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
 * Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
 * Experience with developing and scaling strategies, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations

## Description

* Lead the execution of a ZR (Release) company product/service milestone, which will include establishing a milestone execution test strategy and feature lock working with partner functional teams like systems engineering, vehicle engineering, software development, and manufacturing operations.
 * Define KPIs and other methods to measure milestone success metrics that best translate progress toward business goals - you will also drive getting appropriate buy-offs on these metrics in executive decision forums.
 * Provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders (functional engineering management, engineering leadership, & executive leadership) in various company tracking and decision-making forums on ZR program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
 * Have a strong understanding of one or more of these areas - vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations.
 * Collaborate with software, hardware, systems engineering, and operations teams to burn down issues and flag issues to ensure there is an appropriate handoff to the right team and issues blocking a ZR release have the appropriate amount of attention within the organization.


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