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# Technical Program Manager, Milestone Execution

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400 - $187,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Gantt Charts, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Smartsheet
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3505231010&tx=YT707CTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## 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 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.).

## Description

* 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., * 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.