Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Amax, Inc.
United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Chinese, English
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Relational Databases Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis SQL Databases Data Streaming Large Language Models Functional Dependencies Virtual Agents Api Design

Job description

As TPM, you will serve as the critical bridge between our internal business units and offshore software development teams. You will ensure that operational requirements are accurately captured, translated into clear technical specifications, and validated against delivered solutions that will ultimately drive successful deployment and user adoption.

Essential Functions

· Requirements Bridge: Elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements from management and operations stakeholders; translate them into precise software requirements for offshore development teams.

· Program Oversight: Own end-to-end delivery of Digital Operations features, from ideation and design through development, testing, UAT, and rollout.

· Cross-Team Coordination: Synchronize efforts between business units (process owners, IE/PE, data teams) and offshore software engineers, ensuring alignment on scope, timeline, and quality.

· Solution Validation: Review software deliverables, proof-of-concept, and prototypes; provide structured feedback and acceptance/rejection decisions based on business fit and technical soundness.

· Change Management & Training: Design and deliver training programs for end users during rollout; develop documentation, SOPs, and runbooks to support adoption.

· Risk & Dependency Management: Identify program risks, blockers, and cross-functional dependencies early; drive resolution through clear escalation and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

· 3+ years in a Technical Program Manager, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations role within a production/manufacturing environment.

· Bi-lingual in Mandarin and English

· Hands-on exposure to MES and/or ERP systems - you understand shop-floor workflows, work orders, BOMs, scheduling, and inventory, as well as data flows between MES and ERP.

· Foundational software knowledge: AI agents/LLMs, relational databases (SQL), and API-based integrations.

Benefits & conditions

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Commuter benefits
  • Disability insurance

The annual salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000. This may be subject to change based on the candidate’s education, experience and skill set.

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

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