Technical Program Manager

Horizontal Talent
Foster City, CA, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$116,480.0 - $187,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication) Confluence JIRA Software Engineering Smartsheet Wi-Fi Technology 5G NR Tools for Reporting GNSS

Job description

Join a fast-paced team building the communications systems that support next-generation autonomous vehicle technology. This onsite Technical Program Manager role in Foster City offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional work across hardware, software, vehicle integration, and program management for a 6-month engagement. Responsibilities

  • Drive planning and execution for telematics-related programs, translating milestones into clear roadmaps, schedules, and deliverables
  • Partner with engineering, product, strategy, and program stakeholders to align priorities and keep work moving forward
  • Track progress against checkpoints, milestones, and gates while surfacing risks, dependencies, and issues early
  • Coordinate resource planning and help ensure teams are aligned on expectations for each phase of the program
  • Create concise status reporting that communicates accomplishments, blockers, risks, and next steps to key stakeholders
  • Support cross-functional decision-making and help drive open items to resolution
  • Keep teams focused by identifying obstacles and helping reduce unnecessary distractions
  • Work across a complex technical environment involving vehicle communications and multiple radio technologies

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience leading engineering teams and/or managing complex technical programs
  • Background in program management with a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional hardware projects
  • Experience working with RF technologies such as LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, or similar systems
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead by influence and build trusted relationships
  • Hands-on experience with project management and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or Confluence
  • BS or MS degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in highly regulated industries such as automotive or aerospace
  • Background spanning both hardware and software development initiatives
  • Experience guiding projects from concept through production
  • Comfort working with suppliers and external partners
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Benefits & conditions

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $56 - $90 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Other about 19 hours ago Process Improvement Analyst Horizontal Talent Foster City, California $22.00 - $51.00 per hour

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