Senior Technical Program Manager, Milestone Execution

• 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.

• 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